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Operating Systems: Abu Naser Mohammad Saif

This document discusses different types of operating systems including real-time OS, single-user/single-tasking OS, single-user/multitasking OS, multi-user/multitasking OS. It also covers graphical user interfaces, command line interfaces, enhancing an OS with utilities like backup and anti-virus software. Popular desktop OS include Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. Windows is the most widely used. Networking OS allow for multi-user access over a network and include Windows Server, UNIX, and Linux variants. Embedded OS power devices like phones, PDAs, and medical equipment.

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Operating Systems: Abu Naser Mohammad Saif

This document discusses different types of operating systems including real-time OS, single-user/single-tasking OS, single-user/multitasking OS, multi-user/multitasking OS. It also covers graphical user interfaces, command line interfaces, enhancing an OS with utilities like backup and anti-virus software. Popular desktop OS include Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. Windows is the most widely used. Networking OS allow for multi-user access over a network and include Windows Server, UNIX, and Linux variants. Embedded OS power devices like phones, PDAs, and medical equipment.

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Chapter 7

Operating Systems
Instructor

Abu Naser Mohammad Saif


Lecturer
Department of Management Information Systems
Faculty of Business Studies

University of Dhaka

Functions of Operating Systems

Provide a user interface


Run programs
Manage hardware devices
Organize file storage

Types of Operating Systems


Real-time operating system
Very fast and small OS
Built into a device
Respond quickly to user input
MP3 players, Medical devices

Types of Operating Systems


Single user/Single tasking OS
One user works on the system
Performs one task at a time
MS-DOS and Palm OS
Take up little space on disk
Run on inexpensive computers

Types of Operating Systems

Single user/Multitasking OS
User performs many tasks at once
Most common form of OS
For example, Windows XP
Require expensive computers
Tend to be complex

Types of Operating Systems


Multi user/Multitasking OS
Many users connect to one
computer
Each user has a unique session
UNIX, Linux
Maintenance can be easy
Requires a powerful computer

Multi user/Multi tasking OS

Graphical user interface (GUI)


Most common interface
Windows

Uses a mouse to control objects


Uses a desktop metaphor
Shortcuts open programs
Open documents have additional
objects

Graphical User Interface

Command line interfaces


Older interface
DOS, Linux, UNIX

User types commands at a prompt


User must remember all commands
Included in all GUIs

Command Line Interface

Enhancing an OS
Utilities
Provide services not included
with OS
Goes beyond the four functions
Firewall,
anti-virus
and
compression
Prices vary

Enhancing an OS

Backup software
Archives files onto removable
media
Most OS include a backup
package
Many third party packages exist

Enhancing an OS

Anti-virus software
Crucial utility
Finds, blocks and removes
viruses
Must be updated regularly
McAfee and Norton Anti-Virus

Enhancing an OS

Firewall
Crucial utility
Protects your computer from
intruders
Makes computer invisible to
hackers
Cisco sells hardware firewalls

PC Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows is the most
popular
Installed more than other OS
combined
Installed on about 95% of computers
Apple and Linux represent the other
5%

PC Operating Systems
DOS
Disk Operating System
Single user single-tasking OS
Command line interface
16-bit OS
Powerful
Fast

DOS Application

7B-18

PC Operating Systems
Windows NT
Designed for a powerful system
32-bit OS
Very stable
Windows NT Workstation
Single user multi tasking OS

Windows NT Server
Multi user multi tasking OS
Network operating system

PC Operating Systems
Windows 9x
95, 98, and Millennium Edition (Me)
32-bit OS
Supported 16-bit programs well

Very pretty not stable OS


Still found in large corporations
95 introduced the Start button
98 introduced active desktop
Me improved multimedia software
7B-20

PC Operating Systems
Windows 2000
Look of 9x with NT stability
Optimized for office and developers
Application software ran very well
Entertainment software ran very
poorly

PC Operating Systems
Windows XP
Microsofts desktop product
Different look from 2000
Many different versions
Digital multimedia support was enhanced
Communications was enhanced
Mobile computing became a priority

PC Operating Systems
UNIX
Runs on all computer types
32- or 64-bit
Very stable and fast
Command-line interface
Can cost thousands of dollars

PC Operating Systems
Linux
Free or inexpensive version of UNIX
32-bit OS
Very stable and fast
Most softwares are open source
Windows GUI
Command line interface is available

PC Operating Systems

Macintosh operating systems


Based on Linux
Very stable and easy to configure
Only runs on Mac hardware

NOS

Network operating system


Fast and stable
Runs on servers
Multi-user and multitasking OS
32- or 64-bit

NOS Features

Users access the same files


Hundreds of users use a
printer
Different OS can interact

Networking Operating Systems

NT Server
Same core as NT
Workstation
Security added
Multi user capability added

Networking Operating Systems


Windows 2000 Server
Same technology as 2000 workstation
Active Directory (AD)
Central database of server resources
Simplifies network management

Distributed programs supported


Server Standard Edition
Advanced Server Edition
Data Center Edition

Networking Operating Systems


Windows 2003 Server
Designed to compete with UNIX
XP like interface
Better support for XP computers
MS .NET framework supported
Distributed programs are supported
Server Standard Edition
Data Center Edition

Networking Operating Systems


UNIX for servers
Oldest NOS in widespread use
Stable secure and fast
Main OS for Internet and Web
Large organizations depend on
UNIX

Networking Operating Systems

Linux for servers


Popular in small businesses
Stable, fast and inexpensive
Linuxs popularity is growing

Embedded Operating Systems

Devices have EOS built in


Cell phones, PDAs, medical
equipment
Stable and fast

Embedded Operating Systems

Windows XP embedded
Based on Windows XP
Customized for each device

Embedded Operating Systems


Palm OS
Standard on Palm PDA
First PDA OS for consumers
Can be found on cell phones

Embedded Operating Systems

Pocket PC
Developed to compete with Palm
Not customizable
Interacts securely with business
networks
Can control PCs through PC

Embedded Operating Systems

Symbian, Android
Found in smart cell phones
Games, Instant Messaging,
Internet

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