Operating Systems Overview

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Linux characteristics

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Linux is open-source software, allowing users to change and distribute it.

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Linux release year

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First released in 1991.

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GUI operating systems remain popular

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They are easier for people at home to use.

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Delayed double-click response

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Could mean your computer requires more memory.

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DRAM characteristics

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Made up of a transistor and a capacitor; needs frequent refreshing to retain data.

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Secondary storage

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Component that holds data not currently in use

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RAM data is lost when the computer is restarted.

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RAM Data Loss on Restart

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Non-volatile data is retained even after the computer restarts.

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Non-volatile Data Significance

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Secondary storage retains data when the computer is turned off or restarted.

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Secondary Storage Role

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Multiprogramming

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When each process is allocated a limited amount of time and one processor performs several tasks