Define operating system with suitable example. How many types they are? Name them.
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a computer program that organizes a number of other programs at the same time
An Operating System performs all the basic tasks like managing file,process, and memory. Thus operating system acts as manager of all the resources, i.e. resource manager. Thus operating system becomes an interface between user and machine.
Some examples include versions of Microsoft Windows (like Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP), Apple's macOS (formerly OS X), Chrome OS, BlackBerry Tablet OS, and flavors of Linux, an open-source operating system.
Batch Operating System – This type of operating system does not interact with the computer directly. ...
Time-Sharing Operating Systems – Each task is given some time to execute, so that all the tasks work smoothly. ...
Distributed Operating System –
These types of operating system is a recent advancement in the world of computer technology and are being widely accepted all-over the world and, that too, with a great pace.
. Network Operating System –
These systems run on a server and provide the capability to manage data, users, groups, security, applications, and other networking functions.