anbu2020 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 What is the difference between an operating system and an application program? I need it for my computer homework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trq Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I need it for my computer homework. Then you should learn to study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frizi Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I need it for my computer homework. Then you should learn to study. Don't be mean :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frizi Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 What is the difference between an operating system and an application program? I need it for my computer homework. If you have the two descriptions and you want to make a summary or an conclusion about them then here you go: The operating system is the playground, the application are the toys. We have to go to the playground to use the toys. The operating systems are providing the basic input output for the programs, they are general and extensible. Programs are more function focused and limited. Here's a dilema, operating system can be loaded as a service - program (virtual OS localy or on the web). BTW if you are writing about OS, then you could mention also the Web OS like EyeOS and iClouds (I think that this will be the future of OS). Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iris2027 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 The operating system is the playground. What is the difference between an operating system and an application program? I need it for my computer homework. If you have the two descriptions and you want to make a summary or an conclusion about them then here you go: The operating system is the playground, the application are the toys. We have to go to the playground to use the toys. The operating systems are providing the basic input output for the programs, they are general and extensible. Programs are more function focused and limited. Here's a dilema, operating system can be loaded as a service - program (virtual OS localy or on the web). BTW if you are writing about OS, then you could mention also the Web OS like EyeOS and iClouds (I think that this will be the future of OS). Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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