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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.
What is an operating System

A program that acts as an intermediary between a user of a


computer and the computer hardware.
Operating system goals:
• Execute user programs and make solving user problems
easier.
• Make the computer system convenient to use.
• Use the computer hardware in an efficient manner.
• Allows efficient usage; parallel activity, avoids wasted cycles.
• Provides information protection.
• Gives each user a slice of the resources.
• Acts as a control program.
Features of operating system

1. • Program execution.
2. • Interrupts
3. • Protected mode and supervisor mode.
4. • Memory management
5. • Virtual Memory
6. • Multitasking
7. • Disk access and file systems
8. • Device drivers
9. • Networking
10.• Security
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 allows
system execution of multiple tasks the
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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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