In the world of computers, we, the users, are generally unaware exactly how difficult it is to understand the internal workings of an ever changing machine. We hear terms like BIOS, CMOS, and OS just to name a few. What are these terms and what do they mean? BIOS is the acronym for Basic Inout Output System that is a system's program which handles the details of the input and output operations. It also contains the routines tailored to the specific requirements for each peripheral*. These routines are called drivers and device handlers. CMOS, or known to a select few as complementary metal-oxide semicondutor, is an extremely low circuit technique that is mostly immune to noise and runs off almost any power supply. OS stands for operating system.
What is an OS? Windows95 and Windows NT are two different, but similar OSs. Windows95 is one, if not most popular, installed OSs. It provides us with the tools to keep up with today's market. It should have been named "EASY AS PIE". Windows95 enables the user to get work done easier and faster, and has an easy link to surf the net. This OS is not without some flaws, and there are two that come to mind. Windows 95 can run several applications at once but they all share the same chunk of memory. Thus, if one application crashes, they all crash. The other flaw that jumps out at you is that if you use the Windows95 OS in the office, it does not provide good security.
Windows NT, like its brother, looks and feels the same. With Windows NT as an OS, the user can run multiple applications at once, but if one crashes the rest keep on working. It also provides better security. For these facts, Windows NT is more suited for office use but there is no reason you can't run Windows NT on your home computer. Now that you know some of the ins and outs of these terms you can share this knowledge with others, amaze your friends, and sound like you know what you are talking about.
*peripheral is an external device, which is attached to the computer like a printer.