Why Is a Dual-Boot System Less Common Today

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why is a dual-boot system less common today?

• A) The free availability of virtualization software.
• B) Nobody wants use more than one operating system.
• C) Today's computers don't support dual-boot.
• D) Dual-boot requires two or more hard disks.

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Definitions:

Monopoly Quantity

The quantity of goods or services produced and sold by a monopoly, characterized by the lack of competition and the ability to set prices.

Price Discrimination

The approach of pricing the same item differently for various consumer segments, typically depending on how much they are prepared to spend.

Consumer Surplus

An economic measure of consumer benefit, calculated by analyzing the difference between what consumers are prepared to pay for a good or service relative to the market price.

Deadweight Loss

An economic inefficiency that occurs when a market is not in competitive equilibrium, leading to a loss of economic value.