Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Classification of OS (Operating System)

Classification of Operating System

Multiuser :- It allows for multiple users to use the same computer at the same time and /or different times. Example: Linux, UNIX, Win 2000.

Multiprocesing :- It is that type of OS that is capable of supporting and utilizing more than one computer processor. Example: UNIX, Win 2000.

Multitasking :-
This OS is capable of allowing multiple software processes to run at the same time. Allows more than one program to run concurrently. Example: UNIX, Win 2000.

Multithreading :- It allow different parts of a single software to run concurrently. Example: Linux, UNIX, Win 2000

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