Compare Operating Systems

Desktop Operating System Network Operating System

• Supports a single user • Supports multiple users

• Runs single-user applications • Runs multi-user applications

• Shares files and folders • Is robust and redundant

• Shares peripherals • Provides increased security

• Used on a small network • Used on a network

• All computers rely on an operating system (OS)
Roles of an Operating System
to provide the interface for interaction
between users, applications, and hardware.
• The operating system boots the computer and
manages the file system.
• Almost all modern operating systems can
support more than one user, task, or CPU.
• The operating system has four main roles:
• Control hardware access
• Manage files and folders
• Provide user interface
• Manage applications
 Table 3.4 USB cable-length limitations

• Specification Maximum Cable Length Total Cable with Five Hubs

• USB 1.0/1.1 3m 18m
• USB 2.0 5m 30m
• USB 3.0 3m 18m
 OPERATING SYSTEM
• A Operating System is an integrated set of
system programs whose major function is to
manage resources (CPU, Memory, disk and
networks), control input and output devices,
schedule jobs, handle errors, Provide security,
act as an interface between the user and the
hardware(cpu).
• Ex:windowsxp,7,8,,10,2003,2008,2012,linux,un
ix,android
The operating system has four main roles

• Control hardware access

• Manage files and folders
• Provide user interface
• Manage applications