Objectives
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Describe the functions of an Operating System
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Explain the basics of a personal computer operating system
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Describe the advantages of a graphical operating system
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Differentiate among different versions of Microsoft Windows
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Explain the need for network operating systems
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Describe the methods of resource allocation on largecomputers
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Be able to describe the differences among multiprocessing,multiprogramming, and timesharing
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Explain the principles of memory management
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List several functions typically performed by utility programs