write about any 2 types of operating systems( special features, scope of use etc)
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1. Batch Operating System –
This type of operating system does not interact with the computer directly. There is an operator which takes similar jobs having the same requirement and group them into batches. It is the responsibility of the operator to sort jobs with similar needs.
Advantages of Batch Operating System:
It is very difficult to guess or know the time required for any job to complete. Processors of the batch systems know how long the job would be when it is in queue
Multiple users can share the batch systems
The idle time for the batch system is very less
It is easy to manage large work repeatedly in batch systems
Disadvantages of Batch Operating System:
The computer operators should be well known with batch systems
Batch systems are hard to debug
It is sometimes costly
The other jobs will have to wait for an unknown time if any job fails
Examples of Batch based Operating System: Payroll System, Bank Statements, etc.
2. Time-Sharing Operating Systems –
Each task is given some time to execute so that all the tasks work smoothly. Each user gets the time of CPU as they use a single system. These systems are also known as Multitasking Systems. The task can be from a single user or different users also. The time that each task gets to execute is called quantum. After this time interval is over OS switches over to the next task.
Advantages of Time-Sharing OS:
Each task gets an equal opportunity
Fewer chances of duplication of software
CPU idle time can be reduced
Disadvantages of Time-Sharing OS:
Reliability problem
One must have to take care of the security and integrity of user programs and data
Data communication problem
Examples of Time-Sharing OSs are: Multics, Unix, etc.
Answer:
Following two operating systems are being explained in the most easy way-
1. WINDOWS
Scope of use -
a) Windows is till date the most used operating system.
b) Windows is easy to use thus making it user friendly.
c) Windows has a large number of softwares available thus making it more efficient for work purposes.
d) Windows has frequent updates which makes compatibility with the user more vast therefore improving user satisfaction.
Special features -
a) Windows has a vast support of latest hardwares.
b) Windows is user-customizable thus making the users feel different.
c) Windows has improved multitasking resulting in improved productivity.
d) Windows 10 (The latest version of windows as per June 2021) has Cortana, an intelligent AI making things easier for new users.
2. MAC OS
Scope of use -
a) Superpowered security makes MAC OS the most preferable operating system disallowing hackers to steal confidential information from their personal computer.
b) Free MAJOR UPDATES make MAC OS again more preferable over WINDOWS.
c) MAC OS has Simple and Cleaner User Interface than Windows.
d) MAC OS has Optimized Software and Hardware Due to Better Integration
Special features -
a) Customisable over the limits (actually it is the most customisable operating system without any extra plugins like RAINMETER etc.)
b) Custom KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS.
c) Has a software named AUTOMATOR which allows you to make the mac work as you want.
d) Multiple OR Dynamic Desktops