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Types of Operating System

The document discusses the different types of operating systems. It describes real-time operating systems that instantly respond to input. It also describes multi-user operating systems that allow multiple users to access a system concurrently versus single-user systems that are usable by only one user at a time. Additionally, it discusses multi-tasking systems that can execute multiple tasks at once versus single-tasking systems that run one program at a time. Distributed operating systems manage groups of connected computers, while embedded operating systems are designed for devices like PDAs with limited resources.

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Types of Operating System

The document discusses the different types of operating systems. It describes real-time operating systems that instantly respond to input. It also describes multi-user operating systems that allow multiple users to access a system concurrently versus single-user systems that are usable by only one user at a time. Additionally, it discusses multi-tasking systems that can execute multiple tasks at once versus single-tasking systems that run one program at a time. Distributed operating systems manage groups of connected computers, while embedded operating systems are designed for devices like PDAs with limited resources.

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OPERATING SYSTEM

TYPES OF OPERATING SYSTEM


Operating Systems
Operating Systems

• The operating system is the most important program


that runs on a computer.
• Operating system is an interface between computer and user.
• It is responsible for the management and coordination of
activities and the sharing of the resources of the computer.
Operating Systems
Operating Systems
Operating Systems
Types of Operating System

• Real-time
• Multi-user vs. Single-user
• Multi-tasking vs. Single-tasking
• Distributed
• Embedded
Operating Systems
Types of Operating System

Real-Time

• A real-time operating system is a multitasking operating


system that aims at executing real-time applications.
• Responds to input instantly.
Operating Systems
Types of Operating System

Multi-user vs. Single user

■ A multi-user operating system allows multiple users to access a


computer system concurrently.
■ Time-sharing system can be classified as multi-user systems as
they enable a multiple user access to a computer through the
sharing of time.
■ Single-user operating systems, as opposed to a multi-user
operating system, are usable by a single user at a time.
Operating Systems
Types of Operating System

Multi-tasking vs. Single-tasking

■ When a single program is allowed to run at a time, the system


is grouped under a single-tasking system
■ While in case the operating system allows the
execution of multipletasks at one time, it is
classified as a multi-tasking operating system.
Operating Systems
Types of Operating System

Distributed

■ A distributed operating system manages a group of independent


computers and makes them appear to be a single computer.
■ The development of networked computers that could be linked
and communicate with each other, gave rise to distributed
computing.
Operating Systems
Types of Operating System

Embedded

■ Embedded operating systems are designed to be


used in embedded computer systems.
■ They are designed to operate on small machines
like PDAs with less autonomy.
■ They are able to operate with a limited number of
resources.
Operating Systems
Major Functions of Operating System

• Resource management
• Data management
• Job management
• Standard means of communication between User
and Computer
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