Sunday, 13 September 2015

Operating System

OPERATING SYSTEM


An operating system or also known as OS is a set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware and resources.

Operating system is divided into three types:
  • Stand-Alone
  • Server
  • Embedded/Mobile

STAND-ALONE


A stand-alone operating system is a complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer or mobile computing device.

SERVER


A server operating system is designed specifically to support a network. It typically resides on a server.

                                                                                            EMBEDDED/MOBILE


An embedded operating system resides on a ROM chip on a mobile device or consumer electronic device.

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