OSS 1102

Servers get about ____ years of support

10

Workstations only get ___ years of support

5

Proprietary (Closed-Source OS)

Creator retains all rights use, modify, and redistribute

Windows

Graphical operating system developed and published by Microsoft

Network operating system (NOS)

OS designed to run on servers in a business network

Open Source Operating System

Source code can be downloaded,modified,or redistributed

End of Life (EOL)

Systems will stop receiving updates, security patches, or bug fixes

Windows also has a server-based version called _______

Windows Server

Home Client (OS)

Works on standalone machines that are connected to a small group of networks

Business Client (OS)

Works on the system that is connected to manage business domain networks

Smartphone/Tablet Operating Systems

Works with handheld mobile devices