The Example of Microsoft and Its 1988 Operating Systems Shows

question 13

Multiple Choice

The example of Microsoft and its 1988 operating systems shows that:

• A)The industry was facing uncertainty with regard to standards
• B)Microsoft was still the dominant player
• C)Alliances emerged to support different standards
• D)The industry was evolving accordingly to its lifecycle model

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Definitions:

Nucleus

The central and most important part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons, or a membrane-bound organelle in cells containing genetic material.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

Genes

Sequences of DNA that code for proteins and determine the characteristics and inherited traits of organisms, playing a crucial role in biology and genetics.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

The chemical structure, shaped like a twisted ladder, that contains all of the genes.