Types of Operating Systems 2

Types of Operating Systems 2

1. Networking

   • Operating systems manage how digital devices are networked with other digital devices. An operating system contains built-in software designed to simplify the networking of a computer.

2. Security

   • Operating system security refers to specified steps or measures used to protect the OS from threats, viruses, worms, malware or hackers.

3. Memory Managment

   • Transfers programs into and out of memory.
   • Allocates space between programs.
   • Keeps track of memory usage.
   • Tracks when to un-allocate memory from a particular process.
   • Frees space in the RAM by transferring data to the HDD.

4. Multi-Tasking

   • Most operating systems will allow the running of more than one application at once. The Operating system will allocate resources such as the CPU and Memory to the applications allowing tasks to be completed.

5. Device Drivers

   • Allow the communication between the main operating system and other devices such as printers and scanners.