Operating System
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When it comes to OS you must first understand what exactly is it? An operating system is the block of software that runs in the memory of a computer which mediates between the hardware below and application above; provides consistent access to various hardware for user programs such as applications and utilities; multiples hardware resources between two or more processes, programs, users; provides some common services to all software via an application programming interface (Peek, 2002). After understanding what as OS exactly is you then must decide which OS is best for you. In this case what operating systems are best used on the internet?
You must try to determine which OS will suit the best for what you will be using for. Determine the factors by what you will be using it for. You will want to choose a system that has good security features so that you're not allowing yourself susceptible for hackers to obtain your information. One example is Windows NT which is a multi-user, client/server version of the popular Microsoft Windows personal desktop operating system. A major selling point is that most software that runs on one will also work on the other, and the user interface is also similar. NT or Windows server are not widely used as other OS, but are still used today...