Discuss the differences between operating systems designed for desktop computers and embedded systems.

Desktop:Supports a wide range of peripheralsRun a wide range of softwareManage securityNetworking protocols(etc)Embedded:Low hardware requirementsManage power consumptionNo/minimal UII/O(etc)

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