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Ch. 04 System Software

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Android   show
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antivirus program   show
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show The other program or programs are running in  
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backup program   show
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show Starting or restarting a computer  
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Chrome OS   show
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cold boot   show
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computer support specialist   show
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Cortana   show
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desktop   show
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desktop operating system   show
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device driver   show
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dialog box   show
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Disk Cleanup   show
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show used to store data and programs.  
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show reduce the size of files so they require less storage space and can be sent more efficiently over the Internet.  
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show utility program included with Windows 10 that makes a copy of all files that are in the libraries, contacts, and favorites and on the desktop  
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folder   show
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show The program that you are currently working on is described as running in  
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show file has to be broken up into small parts that are stored wherever space is available  
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show ability to control operations with finger movements, such as swiping, sliding, and pinching.  
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show uses graphical elements such as icons and windows; most operating systems use  
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show operating system for each virtual machine  
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show provides online assistance for operating system functions and procedures.  
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Host operating system   show
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show graphic representations for a program, type of file, or function.  
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iOS   show
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language translator   show
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Linux   show
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show Designed to run only with Apple computers; is not as widely used as the Windows operating system.  
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Mac OS X   show
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menu   show
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show type of embedded operating system; less complicated and more specialized for wireless communication.  
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show the ability to switch between different applications stored in memory  
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network operating system (NOS)   show
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show this computer coordinates all communication between the other computers  
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show free distribution of the operating system code and allows others to modify and further develop the code.  
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show coordinate computer resources, provide an interface between users and the computer, and run applications.  
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Optimize Drives   show
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show announced in 2013 and introduced several improvements, including better power management for longer laptop battery life, enhanced workflow options for multiple monitor setups, and better integration with cloud computing.  
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show released in 2014, provided a new user interface similar to the iOS interface. Other innovations include greater use of Apple’s cloud storage service, iCloud, and greater compatibility with Apple mobile devices.  
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show controlled by a mouse, trackpad, or touch screen, the pointer changes shape depending on its current function. For example, when shaped like an arrow, the pointer can be used to select items such as an icon.  
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show Each track is divided into wedge-shaped sections  
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software enviroment   show
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start screen   show
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show works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details.  
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show divide menus into major activity areas such as format and page layout.  
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show concentric ring  
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tile   show
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troubleshooting program   show
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show operating system was originally designed in the late 1960s to run on minicomputers in network environments  
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show Operating systems allow users to interact with application programs and computer hardware  
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utilities   show
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show combine several programs into one package  
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virtual machine   show
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show way in which a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems that operate independently.  
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show When a single physical computer runs a special program; operates as though it were two or more separate and independent computers known as virtual machines  
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show occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power.  
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Windows   show
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show was released in 2012 and was created to better integrate Microsoft’s desktop operating systems with its mobile operating systems.  
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show It merges Windows’ desktop and mobile operating systems; runs on all Windows devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.  
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show was introduced in 2015 to replace Windows 8. It can run many powerful programs designed for laptop and desktop computers.  
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Windows Phone 8   show
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show is a version of Windows 8 designed to run with tablets using a particular microprocessor from ARM.  
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