A software can be defined as a set of executable instructions (codes) or collection of data that is used typically to instruct a computer how to perform a specific task and to solve a particular problem.

Basically, softwares are categorized into two (2) main categories and these are;

I. Utility software.

II. System software.

The operating systems, and utility programs that perform system maintenance and protection tasks such as error correction and backup are called system softwares.

An operating system is a system software pre-installed on a computing device to manage or control software application, computer hardware and user processes.

This ultimately implies that, an operating system acts as an interface or intermediary between the computer end user and the hardware portion of the computer system (computer hardware) in the processing and execution of instructions.

Some examples of an operating system on computers are QNX, Linux, OpenVMS, MacOS, Microsoft windows, IBM, Solaris, VM etc.

On the other hand, a utility software can be defined as a software application or program designed to add more functionality to a computer system, as well as to improve its performance efficiently. Some examples of commonly used utility tools in computer are file and folder backup tools, file management, antivirus, hard disk diagnostics, registry cleaner, network performance monitor, screensavers etc.

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3 years ago

Why is musical notation important? What benefits do musicians and others receive from being able to write down and note aspects

madreJ [45]

Most importantly, musicians can share their works with others. Other people can see their musical ideas and can try and perform them too. Nuances such as tempo, dynamics (loud soft, sweet, "harsh", are just some examples) can be understood even if the composer is not present and there is no recording to listen to.
Financial benefits can be realized from the sale of sheet music, scoring the piece, arranging the piece for bands, orchestras, etc. Conductors can lead an entire musical ensemble through the piece.

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4 years ago

A support technician uses the ping utility on a system that is online, yet no response is received. What should be allowed throu

alexgriva [62]

Answer:

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Requests

Explanation:

A system that has Windows Firewall or antivirus or other third party antivirus enabled with their configuration setting set to default, ping command from another device will not be able to see if the device with an enabled firewall is alive.

The ping command sends Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request to a destination device after the destination device will reply with a Reply packet. However, by default, firewalls, such as Windows firewall blocks ICMP Echo Requests from the external network and pinging will work when the firewall is disabled or an exception is created that lets ICMP Echo Requests pass through the firewall.

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3 years ago

This OS was created by a developer named Torvalds.

GREYUIT [131]

The answer to this problem is Linux

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3 years ago