Which of the following is an example of a middleware?(1 point)

Responses

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office

Unity
Unity

Linux

3 answers

None of the options provided are typically considered middleware. Middleware is software that acts as an intermediary layer between different systems, applications, or services to facilitate communication and data management. Common examples of middleware include database middleware, message-oriented middleware (MOM), and web servers.

Here’s a brief clarification on the options:

  • Microsoft Windows: An operating system.
  • Microsoft Office: A suite of productivity applications.
  • Unity: A game development platform.
  • Linux: An operating system.

If you have to choose one from the provided options, you could select "none," but strictly speaking, all of the given responses do not fit the definition of middleware.

pick an option

Given the options provided, I would suggest:

Linux

While Linux itself is an operating system, it can also provide underlying support for middleware solutions. However, it's important to note that it is not middleware in the traditional sense. If you're looking for the closest option, Linux is the best choice among the provided options.