inexpensive, if not already included on the operating system. * CONS: of using DVD disk as a backup method. They're not always reliable. They're slow. Optical media can't be set up to back up automatically. The best forms of data backup are automatic. Full Format erases everything and resets all Magnetic platters. 3. Format the Hard Drive and reinstall OS Pros and Cons: * PROS: of formatting the hard drive and reinstall operating system. Formatting removes bad programs and sophisticated
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The Purpose and Functions of an Operating System There are three operating systems, MAC OS, Linux, and Windows. The most common one is windows but what is the difference between the three of them. Linux was written by Linus Torvalds and that is how it got its name. It is an ever expanding operating group and it’s estimated that 1-2% of the US population even use Linux for computers. It was originally designed to be used for PCs, game consoles, DVRs, and other devices. Linux has a bigger market
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Operating Systems Vulnerabilities NAME POS 355 18 Mar 15 Carol Eichling Operating Systems Vulnerabilities As the reported number of security vulnerabilities continued to spike in the 20th century let us define a security flaw. A security flaw according to "Apple Security Flaw: What You Need To Know" (2014), "The flaw is in the way the operating system provides the essential services, known as secure sockets layer (SSL) or transport layer security (TLS). These two layers of
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1. What did Richard Stallman mean when he stated that GNU was a free operating system? A. Richard Stallman meant nobody should have to pay to use software. 2. Describe the relationship between Linux and the GNU Project? A. They are the same operating system. 3. List and describe in detail four advantages of Linux? A. Stability: Linux doesn’t need to be rebooted periodically to maintain performance levels. It doesn’t freeze up or slow down over time due to memory leaks. Performance:
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mostly POSIX-compliant computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open-source software development and distribution CH.2 Page 53 Exercise 1 A) When you install a Fedora/REHL, you copy operating system files from a cd or dvd to hard disk(s) on a system and setup configuration files so that Linux can run properly on hardware. CH.3 Page 86 Exercise 1 A) Live system is a complete bootable computer installation including operating system which runs in a computer's memory
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Xe-rf(T)N(d2) = 5.0(0.9720) – 2.0e-0.05(1)(0.9050) = 3.138 million Refer to Gomez Computer Systems. According to the MM extension with growth, what is the value of Gomez's tax shield? Gomez Computer Systems Gomez Computer Systems has EBIT of $200,000, a growth rate of 6 percent, and faces a tax rate of 40 percent. In order to support growth, Gomez must reinvest 20 percent of its EBIT in net operating assets. Gomez has $300,000 in 8 percent debt outstanding, and a similar company with no debt
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to enable the admin account since you can no longer boot into Windows. Just last night I ran into a corrupted profile issue with my log on for Windows 7 and if I had not had the admin account “enabled” I would have been forced to reload my entire system (Caldwell, 2013). Having had this experience happen in our house once or twice, we appreciate having two administrator accounts. Anytime that a
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Video Summary 6 This video described the different operating modes and explained how they functioned. It also broke down the different operating system components; such as Video Summary 6 This video described the different operating modes and explained how they functioned. It also broke down the different operating system components; such as the shell, the Kernel, and the registry. It explains how the user interface interacts
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Mobile Devices in the Workplace Strayer University CIS333 Professor Roden January 22, 2015 Mobile Devices in the Workplace Introduction Mobile devices in the workplace can offer many advantages; however, there are a few major concerns when allowing mobile devices in the workplace. Security being the largest concern, followed by physical concerns and the cost of Information Technology (IT) professionals. Security Security is one of the most important aspects to many businesses. Allowing
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which require a low-cost, customizable operating system and is ready-made for high-tech devices. The rest of the industry by comparison is behind the power curve for example Microsoft updates its desktop OS every three to five years and Apple is no better as they update on a yearly cycle for OS X and iOS which has one major design revision in seven or so years. The Android is a lite mobile operating system that is based on the Linux kernel and. The operating system user interface is based on direct input
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