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Windows makes it easy to update the drivers on your computer using ______.

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Google's Chrome OS focuses on Internet connectivity and cloud computing.

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_____ refers to the process whereby a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems.

The operating system is often referred to as the software platform.

The operating system is often referred to as the software environment or software _____.

Windows Update automatically updates the device drivers on your computer.

This feature of Mac OS X Lion displays all running applications and gestures.

In many application programs, this feature is used to provide information or request input.

File _____ programs reduce the size of files so they require less storage space.

Most operating systems support the ability to switch between different applications.This is called:

What does it mean if a disk is fragmented? How can you defragment it?

Linux is a popular and powerful alternative to the Windows operating system.

In a virtualized environment, this operating system runs on the physical machine.

Running Disk Defragmenter does not improve system performance.

In a network operating system, this computer coordinates all communication between computers.

This type of program allows communication between a peripheral device, such as a mouse or printer, and the rest of the computer system.

How are Windows and Macintosh operating systems similar? How are they different?

Describe the three categories of operating systems.

The operating system allows the user to interact with the application programs and computer hardware through a user interface.

Because Mac OS X market share is so large, more application programs are developed to run under Mac OS X than any other operating system.