Chapter 39
Common Operating Systems
This chapter covers the following A+ 220-1102 exam objective:
1.8 – Explain common OS types and their purposes.
What type of operating system do you run at home? What do you run at work? What do other people you know use? Think about these questions for a moment. The answers usually depend on the type of computer a person has: desktop, laptop, handheld, and so on. They also depend on a person’s preference, or a company’s preference. Often, the choice is based on need. Always consider what kind of work a user needs to perform. The answer will, in part, dictate what type of operating system—and ultimately ...
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