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Introduction to Operating Systems

In this chapter you will learn:

> To identify the basic features and functions of an operating system

> To explain common types of operating systems and their uses: desktop, workstation, and mobile device operating systems

> To apply application installation and configuration concepts

> To identify end-of-life, compatibility, and updating operating system concerns

> To identify specific corporate needs

> To identify basic features of Microsoft Windows editions

> To identify and use common desktop icons in Windows

> To manage files and folders in Windows

> To use the appropriate Microsoft Windows Control Panel utility

> To work with the Windows registry

> To create backups and create a system image

> Techniques ...

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