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Comparison of the Microsoft Windows and Linux computer operating systems is a common topic of discussion among their users. Windows is the most popular proprietary personal computer operating system, while Linux is the most prominent operating system that is free software (note that some proprietary components, such as compiled, binary only drivers provided by hardware manufacturers, are included in many Linux distributions). Both operating systems not only compete for user base in the personal computer market, but also compete in the server and embedded systems markets and are used in homes, schools, businesses, government offices, and supercomputers. Windows dominates in the desktop and personal computer markets with about 90% of the desktop market share, and accounted for about 66% of all servers sold (not used) in the year 2007.[citation needed] In server revenue market share (2007Q4) Windows achieved 36.3% and Linux achieved 12.7%. As of June 2009, Linux powered 88.6% of the world's most powerful supercomputers, compared to Windows' 1.0%. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! WoW64 is a subsystem of the Windows operating system that is capable of running 32-bit applications and is included on all 64-bit versions of Windows ? including Windows 2000 Limited Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, IA-64 and x64 versions of Windows Server 2003, 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, as well as the 64 bit edition of Windows 7. In Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core, it's an optional component. WoW64 is designed to take care of many of the differences between 32-bit Windows and 64-bit Windows, particularly involving structural changes to Windows itself. ... Read more

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WOSA is the set of open standards Microsoft provides to programmers developing applications for Windows. This set of in-depth articles presents comprehensive information for all applications developers who design custom solutions using Microsoft tools and technologies, and for anyone preparing for the Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Services Architecture I and II exams. ... Read more

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Best (only useful) study guide for Windows Architecture exam
To my surprise, this book is far better than the new MS kit for studying for the Windows Systems Architecture exams, even though it is much older.Every question that I missed on the new (practice) exam is in here.Much easier than nivigating through the MSDN.

A hastily assembled book of dubious value
The only value that this book has is as a study guide for Microsoft Certification exams, and even there it is pretty weak.This book comes from Microsoft Press, which publishes some excellent titles, and it sports a 1995 publication date. Taken together, one would expect an above-average, up-to-date reference. Unfortunately, it falls short on both counts.

"Readings" is simply a collection of excepts from Microsoft manuals, briefings, and outrightpropaganda, dating as far back as 1992.No obvious attempt has been made to update the material or to edit it to fit the context of this book.As a result, references to nonexistent figures and chapters proliferate.Nor has there been much effort to validate the material.In cases where the technology has changed since the original sources were written (or perhaps the original sources contained an error) the incorrect material has been faithfully preserved here.

Since the chapters and paragraphs are excerpted from larger works, the book has limited value as a high level reference, explaining little in detail. On the other hand, when technical details are included, they are presented without much of a supporting context, making the book a poor technical reference as well.

This volume might adequately serve as supplementary material when studying for Microsoft's "Windows Operating System Architecture" exams, but better third-party sources exist. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Catalyst (Dublin, Ohio), published by Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants on May 1, 2009. The length of the article is 784 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Netbooks: the newest thing in laptops and Windows operating systems.(Technology)
Author: Adam Mahle
Publication: Catalyst (Dublin, Ohio) (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2009
Publisher: Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
Page: 30(2)

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AutoCAD:A Visual Approach has been designed to meet the requirements set by Autodesk for course standards.Every instructional module presents every command, feature, or concept with visual representation allowing AutoCAD users to work their way through the material using each module as a foundation to build upon towards the next book in the series.This 2D module focuses on the basics of computer hardware, DOS and Windows, and key AutoCAD commands. ... Read more

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Microsoft Official Course ... Read more

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In the world of IT, competition has become fierce and keeping your edge may require certification. Discover the secrets behind being successful on your Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technicians (MCDST) exam by investing in this introduction book.The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification will get you started in your IT career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.Suppose you were looking to hire someone for your help desk. You narrow it down to the final two candidates You ask them how well they know Windows. One says, "I know it pretty well." The other says, "I'm a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician on Windows." Which would you hire?The second candidate will give you a higher feeling of confidence. To make yourself be the second candidate is the only reason for taking this test.And if you want to get to know what MCDST is about - this is the book for you.The contents of the book are just about what you'd expect: it will not give you the ins and outs of the exam - but a general overview of the 100 most asked questions around MCDST: everything you need to know to support end users running (or trying to run Windows). Among everything else this includes: installing, setting up users and groups, understanding file and folder access, installing and managing hardware (display, I/O, storage, printers), networking, accessing the internet. ... Read more

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so bad I stopped reading it
From the title of this book, one would expect a discussion of the content of the MCDST exams and a preview of what areas to concentrate on based on the exam objectives.Content wise, the book falls far short in that area.What this appears to be a series of poorly edited blurbs about the MCDST, haphazardly strung together and in many cases, redundantly.I stopped reading it after a few minutes, and was so disappointed by it that it became the first item I'd ever written a review of for Amazon in the hope that I'd save somebody the trouble of checking this out.

Save your money for something else if you're prepping for an exam. ... Read more

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A complete program of textbook, lab manual, and software, this Microsoft Official Academic Course provides everything students need to build the knowledge and skills necessary to support end users and computers running the Windows XP operating system. In addition, this textbook will help students to prepare for the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician examination 70-271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System. The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician is a new two exam credential available from Microsoft Learning. The certification is directed at the skills needed for working in a variety of environments, including corporate environments as well as support for home users via phone support, remote support, and retail counter support. A complete set of instructor resources supports the book. ... Read more

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Review Questions Have No Answer Key
I ordered this book and was very disappointed as the End-of-Chapter review questions that assess knowledge, DO NOT have answers provided! In the beginning of the book it explains that the (Answers to the textbook questions are available from your instructor)

BIG problem! I am taking this course on my own and I am MY OWN instructor...There is NO information on how to obtain these. This book is useless unless I want to look up each answer on my own..... ... Read more