Platform Technologies and Operating Systems

Flashcards covering key concepts from the provided notes on platform technologies and operating systems.

What is a Platform?

A combination of hardware, software, and networks that provide a base for technologies or processes.

Generations of Computing

A historical categorization of computing technologies, including vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, personal computers, and mobile computers.

Operating System (OS)

A collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs.

Multiprogramming

A method that allows multiple programs to run at the same time by sharing resources in time and space.

Mainframe Operating Systems

Operating systems designed to run on mainframe computers, often managing large-scale processing tasks.

Virtual Memory

A memory management capability that simulates additional RAM by using disk space.

Multithreaded Chips

Chips that can execute multiple threads simultaneously, improving performance.

Resource Manager in OS

The role of an operating system to manage memory and I/O devices while allowing multiple programs to run.

Client/Server Architecture

An IT architecture where client machines access resources and services from a central server.

Cloud Computing

A technology that delivers computing services over the internet, allowing for scalable resource usage.