Operating Systems

Operating Systems

1. Multi-tasking

   • An operating system which allows multiple programs to run at the same time.

2. Multi-User

   • An operating system which allows multiple users to be connected at the same time

3. Single User

   • An operating system which only allows a single user to be logged on at a given time.

4. Real Time

   • An operating system which can react quickly enough for an input to trigger a process being carried out.

5. Distributed

   • An operating system where the components are distributed across multiple nodes. For example, word processing software might be stored on one computer, and spreadsheet software could be stored on a second computer, and then data would be stored on a third computer.