Question

Explain the concept of a Distributed Operating System.

Answer 1

A distributed operating system is usually defined as runing on more loosely coupled hardware. Unlike parallel operating systems, distributed operating systems are intended to make a collection of resources on multiple machines usable by a set of loosely cooperating users running independent tasks.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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The distributed Operating System is used to acess shared data and files that reside in any machine around the world using internet. The users can acess as if it is available on their own computer.

The advantages of Distributed Operating System are as follows:

• A user at one location can make use of all the resources available at another location over the network.
• Many computer resources can be added easily in the network.
• Improves the interaction with the customers and clients.
• Reduces the load on the host computer.