Types of OS
Types of OS
A single-user operating system is a type of operating system developed and intended for use on
a computer or similar machine that will only have a single user at any given time.
In the Single-User Single-Tasking operating system, only one user is permitted for
performing a single task at a time. Some functions such as printing a document and
downloading images and videos are performed in one given frame. This operating system
is designed especially for wireless phones as well as two-way messaging devices. For
example, MS-DOS, Palm OS, etc. It has the following advantages:
Single-User Multi-Tasking operating system is developed especially for one user, but this
single user can perform multiple tasks simultaneously. For example, you can write any text
while surfing the internet, downloading images, watching movies, etc., on Windows, Linux,
Mac O/S. It has the following advantages:
o Time-saving.
o High productivity in less time frame.
o Less memory is used for performing multiple tasks.
The points of this color may be some confusing, so in the case of single-tasking
OS the OS itself is occupy less memory but the Multi-tasking OS it can perform
multiple task simultaneously that’s why it’s more memory efficient in performing
task.
2. Batch processing system
The main goal of developing a multi-user operating system is to use it for time-
sharing and batch processing on mainframe systems. This multi-user operating
system is now often used in large organizations, the government sector,
educational institutions like large universities, and on servers' side such as Ubuntu
Server or Windows Server. These servers allow several users to access the
operating system, kernel, and hardware at the same time.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Multi-User Operating
System
There are various advantages and disadvantages of a multi-user operating system. These
are as follows:
Advantages
There are various advantages of a multi-user operating system. Some of the advantages
are as follows:
1. A multi-user operating system can be used in the printing process to allow multiple users
to access the same printer, which a normal operating system may not do.
2. On a single computer system, several users can access the same copy of a document. For
instance, if a PPT file is kept on one computer, other users can see it on other systems.
3. Multi-user operating systems are very useful in offices and libraries because they can
efficiently handle printing jobs.
4. If one computer fails in its own network system, the entire system does not come to a halt.
5. Airlines use multi-user operating systems for some of their functions.
6. The ticket reservation system uses a multi-user operating system.
7. Each user can access the same document on their own computer.
1. Virus attacks occur simultaneously on all of them as the computers are shared. As a result,
if one machine is affected, the others will be as well.
2. If a virus hits one computer, it spreads to the entire network system simultaneously, and
finally, all computer systems fail.
3. All computer information is shared publicly, and your personal information is accessible to
everyone on the network.
4. Multiple accounts on a single computer may not be suitable for all users. Thus, it is better
to have multiple PCs for each user.
6. On-line Real-time operating system