Guide to Parallel Operating Systems with Windows 7 and Linux (2nd Edition)
Ron Carswell, Shen Jiang, Terrill Freese
Language: English
Pages: 634
ISBN: B00DWYS7EM
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
The second edition of GUIDE TO PARALLEL OPERATING SYSTEMS WITH WINDOWS 7 AND LINUX continues its unique approach of examining two of the most prominent operating systems in parallel. Rather than using a compare and contrast model, each concept is first presented conceptually before demonstrating it simultaneously on both operating systems. Readers are able to instantly switch between Windows 7 and Linux Fedora 13 to complete the myriad of hands-on activities that reinforce the similarities between the two operating systems for each conceptual task. The virtualization approach used in the text provides complete flexibility and enables learners to use Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, Sun VirtualBox, or VMWare Workstation. This comprehensive guide will help readers develop the competencies they need in Windows 7 and Linux to maximize success in today's classroom as well as in the business environment.
the interaction between an operating system and applications. To be able to choose an operating system for your PC, you need to know the characteristics of the two prevalent operating systems—Windows and Fedora 13. Common Operating Systems Many different operating systems run on PCs. You may not have even heard of operating systems such as MINIX, Mach, XNU, MorphOS, EROS, Chorus, and Amoeba. Many of the more popular operating systems grew out of research at major universities, including Mac OS
folders. You can open it by clicking Computer or Documents on your desktop or the Start menu. This section explains how to use Windows Explorer. You will work with Explorer in Activity 3-11. Your computer might have fewer drives than those shown in Figure 3-16. As you can see, a lot has changed in Explorer from previous versions of Windows. The functions of the address bar are summarized in Figure 3-16; the contents list requires further explanation. This list shows the folder trail to the
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Wikipedia, and Amazon. ● Tabs—Change how Web pages are displayed in tabs. ● Appearance—Modify the appearance of Internet Explorer. Activity 4-10: Selecting General Settings in Internet Explorer Time Required: 15 minutes Objective: Configure the General tab settings in Internet Explorer. Using and Configuring Web Browsers 145 Description: In this activity, you set the home page to a recently visited Web site. Depending on your usage, you might also need to clean up cookies, saved Internet
Firefox The privacy options in Firefox let you manage caches designed to protect your computer. You should clear these caches periodically to improve performance and security. Large, outdated caches can slow down your Web surfing, and storing personal information such as passwords can be a security risk; hackers may be able to read and steal your sensitive information. To set the privacy options in Firefox (see Figure 4-29), click the Edit menu, click Preferences, and then click the Privacy icon.