Chapter 8 Objectives
Identify the types of system software
Summarize the startup process
on a personal computer
Discuss ways that some operating
systems help administrators control a
network and administer security
Explain the purpose of the utilities
included with most operating systems
Summarize the features of several
stand-alone operating systems
Identify various network operating systems
Identify devices that use several
embedded operating systems
Explain the purpose of several
 stand-alone utility programs
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Describe the functions of an operating system