could you help me to get information about the operating system of a computer
2007-08-15 15:44:08 · 9 answers · asked by leima 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
This may be of help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system
2007-08-15 15:47:48 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well start from the ground up.
For all operating systems, there is an underlying language, for windows, MS-DOS. Then there is the operating system which makes it usable to the average person, the graphical user interface, the most common being windows. this is what programs run off of, organizes files, data etc so the average person can use their computer instead of having to learn to perform all tasks in a computer language.
Some Operating Systems require different things out of its hardware. some are easy on requirements, other require a lot (ahem Vista) the thing is finding the right one for you. There are many choices
Windows Vista, xp, etc.
Mac OS X (requires Mac computer or a lot of time lol)
Linux varieties
and a few more.
Enjoy!
2007-08-15 22:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by CompXPERT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure exactly what your asking. You can find out which Windows version you have by clicking "My Computer" in the start menu and then "view system information".
Operating systems are what your computer uses to organize files and run programs. Windows is the most popular and comes in several versions such as Vista, XP, ME, 2000, 98, 95, etc.
2007-08-15 22:51:27 · answer #3 · answered by Don K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are many kinds of operating systems such as mac os (apple), windows in all its versions by microsoft, linux (an open source and free operating system).
Most operating systems have an option in which you can see which version your are using (and other information) by right clicking on the desktop and choosing properties.
2007-08-15 22:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by carlosdavid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run Belarc Advisor
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
Builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, missing Microsoft hotfixes, anti-virus status, CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks, and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server.
Note: If you need to reformat your pc you will need this list to be able to reinstall the needed device drivers and software
2007-08-15 23:50:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What specifically do you need to know? Most computers run either windows XP-Vista
Most Macs run Mac OS and a few can run windows.
Need more information dude.
2007-08-15 22:49:29 · answer #6 · answered by representing_the_newbies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download AIDA32, and run it..it will tell you everything you need to know about your computer, including the OS and your installation key.
2007-08-15 22:53:10 · answer #7 · answered by TNguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right Click on My Computer and click on Properties. It'll tell you there what OS it is.
2007-08-15 22:47:42 · answer #8 · answered by Jes-say 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
belarc.com (for the basic hardware, software and programs you have)..
More in depth:
http://www.gtopala.com/
2007-08-15 22:49:39 · answer #9 · answered by TameBeast 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋