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Android

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A Linux-based operating system designed for mobile devices and developed by the Open Handset Alliance, which is a group of companies led by Google.

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Application software

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Programs that enable users to perform specific tasks on a computer, such as writing a letter or playing a game.

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backup

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A duplicate copy of data or other computer content in case the original version is destroyed.

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BlackBerry OS

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The operating system designed for BlackBerry devices.

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buffer

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An area in RAM or on the hard drive designated to hold data that is used by different hardware devices or programs that may operate at different speeds.

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buffering

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The process of placing items in a buffer so the appropriate device can retrieve them when needed; also called spooling, particularly when used in conjunction with a printer.

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command line interface

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A user interface that requires the user to communicate instructions to the computer via typed commands.

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desktop operating system

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A type of operating system designed to be installed on a single personal computer; also called a personal operating system.

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device drivers

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A program that enables an operating system to communicate with a specific hardware device; often referred to simply as a driver.

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Disk Operating System

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The operating system designed for and widely used on early IBM and IBM-compatible PCs.

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DOS

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The operating system designed for and widely used on early IBM and IBM-compatible PCs.

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embedded operating systems

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A type of operating system embedded into devices, such as cars and consumer devices.

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File compression programs

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A program that reduces the size of files, typically to be stored or transmitted more efficiently.

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File Explorer

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The file management program built into the Windows operating systems; older versions of Windows use Windows Explorer.

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File management programs

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A utility program that enables the user to perform file management tasks, such as copying and deleting files.

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graphical user interface

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A graphically based interface that allows a user to communicate instructions to the computer easily.

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GUI

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A graphically based interface that allows a user to communicate instructions to the computer easily.

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iOS

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The operating system designed for Apple mobile phones and mobile devices.

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kernel

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The essential portion, or core, of an operating system.

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Linux

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An open source operating system that is available without charge over the Internet and is increasingly being used with mobile devices, personal computers, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers.

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Mac OS

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The operating system used on Apple computers; the most recent version is Mac OS X Mavericks.

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Mac OS X

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The family of current versions of Mac OS.

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Mac OS X Server

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The version of Mac OS X designed for server use.

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mobile operating systems

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A type of operating system used with mobile phones and other mobile devices.

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Multitasking

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The capability of an operating system to run more than one program at one time.

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network operating system

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A type of operating system designed to be installed on a network server; also called a server operating system.

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operating system

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The main component of system software that enables a computer to operate, manage its activities and the resources under its control, run application programs, and interface with the user.

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personal operating systems

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A type of operating system designed to be installed on a single personal computer; also called a desktop operating system.

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search tools

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A utility program designed to search for files on the user’s hard drive.

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server operating systems

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A type of operating system designed to be installed on a network server; also called a network operating system.

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spooling

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The process of placing items in a buffer while waiting for printer availability.

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System software

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Programs, such as the operating system, that control the operation of a computer and its devices, as well as enable application software to run on the computer.

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tiles

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Components of the Windows 8 Start screen interface; tiles represent apps and are clicked to launch that app.

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UNIX

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An operating system developed in the late 1960s for midrange servers and mainframes; many variations of this operating system are in use today.

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utility program

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A type of software that performs a specific task, usually related to managing or maintaining a computer system.

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virtual memory

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A memory-management technique that uses hard drive space as additional RAM.

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Windows

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The primary personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation; the most recent version is Windows 8.

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Windows 8

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The current version of Windows.

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Windows Embedded

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A family of operating systems based on Windows that is designed for nonpersonal computer devices, such as cash registers and consumer electronic devices.

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Windows Phone

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The version of Windows designed for mobile phones; the current version is Windows Phone 8.

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Windows RT

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The version of Windows 8 designed for media tablets.

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Windows Server

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The version of Windows designed for server use.