ICT 202 Lecture 36: Running Multiple Operating Systems
26 Feb 2019
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It is possible to run multiple operating systems on the same computer. There are two general ways to do this: This is the process of dividing up a hard drive into separate logical storage areas that appear as distinct drives. When you partition a drive, you can install a separate operating system in each partition. This is sometimes also known as a dual boot system. On startup, you tell the computer which operating system you want to load. Using software such as virtualbox, vmware, or parallels, you can set-up an environment on a computer in which you can install and run an operating system and programs inside of another. The operating system on mobile devices and many consumer electronics is calle a mobile operating system and resides on firmware. An open-source, linux-based mobile operating system designed by google for smartphones and tablets ios. Developed by apple, is a proprietary mobile operating system specifically made for apple mobile devices.
