1.
What an Operating System
(OS) is?
- An operating system (OS) is a collection
of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs. The operating system is an essential component
of the system software in a computer system. Application programs usually require an operating
system to function.
2.
Which are it{s
characteristics?
Characteristics of a batch operating system include a
computer running batches of jobs without ceasing. This is the type of system
that the first computers used. Batch operating system computers were pricey.
3.
How can operating systems
be classified?
Operating systems can be classified as follows:
Operating systems can be classified as follows:
Multi-user: Allows two or more users to run programs at
the same time. Some operating systems permit hundreds or even thousands of
concurrent users.
Real time: Responds to input instantly. General-purpose
operating systems, such as DOS and UNIX,
are not real-time.
4.
What is mobile operating
system?
A mobile operating system, also called a mobile OS, is an operating system
that is specifically designed to run on mobile devices such as mobile phones,
smartphones, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices. The mobile
operating system is the software platform on top of
which other programs, called application programs,
can run on mobile devices.
5.
What is network operating
system?
Abbreviated as NOS, an operating system that
includes special functions for connecting computers and devices into a local-area network (LAN).
Some operating systems, such as UNIX and the Mac OS, have networking functions
built in. The term network operating system, however, is generally reserved for software that
enhances a basic operating system by adding networking features. Novell Netware,
Artisoft's LANtastic, Microsoft Windows
Server, and Windows NT are examples of an NOS.
6.
What is a Multi-user
Operating System (write some examples)?
Multi-user operating system
allows the concurrent access to many users
of a computer. Multitasking is another name that is used for this
system. A multi-user operating system is a system in which sufficient separate resources are used. In this way a problem with one user does not disrupt the work of others. The common examples of multi-user operating system include VMS, UNIX, and mainframe operating systems which include MVS system.
of a computer. Multitasking is another name that is used for this
system. A multi-user operating system is a system in which sufficient separate resources are used. In this way a problem with one user does not disrupt the work of others. The common examples of multi-user operating system include VMS, UNIX, and mainframe operating systems which include MVS system.
'The common examples of multi-user operating system' include VMS, UNIX,
and mainframe operating systems which include MVS system. A single user
multi-tasking operating system is an operating system is capable of allowing
multiple software processors to run at the same time.
7.
What is a multiprocessing
Operating System (write some examples)?
Distributed Operating System is a
model where distributed applications are running on multiple computers linked
by communications. A distributed operating system is an
extension of the network operating system that supports higher levels of
communication and integration of the machines on the network.
This system looks to its users like an ordinary centralized operating system
but runs on multiple, independent central processing units (CPUs).
'The common examples of multi-user
operating system' include VMS, UNIX, and mainframe operating systems which
include MVS system. A single user multi-tasking operating system is an
operating system is capable of allowing multiple software processors to run at
the same time.
8.
What is a multitasking
Operating System (write some examples)?
A multitasking operating system is any type of system that is
capable of running more than one program at a time. Most modern operating
systems are configured to handle multiple programs simultaneously, with the
exception of some privately developed systems that are designed for use in
specific business settings.
With older
examples of the multitasking operating system, managing two or more tasks
normally involved switching system resources back and forth between the two running
processes. The system would execute tasks for one, freeze that program for a
few seconds, and then execute tasks for the other program. While this approach
did create a short time lag for the operator, this lag was usually no more than
a few seconds and still offered considerable more efficiency than the older
single-task operating system.
9.
Which are the top 5
Operating Systems?
1.
Linux
2.
Windows
7
3.
Windows
Vista
4.
Mac OS
X
5.
Windows
XP
10. Wich are the top 5 Mobile Operating Systems?
Symbian:
Windows
Mobile 7
Blackberry
RIM
Apple iOS
Google
Android
