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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 multiple tasks 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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