The different types of operating systems are as follows −Batch Operating SystemMultiprogramming Operating SystemMultitasking Operating SystemMultiprocessing Operating SystemReal time Operating SystemNow, let us discuss the Time sharing operating systemTime sharing Operating systemLogically, it is an extension of multiprogramming as in multi programming the user cannot interact properly with the system ... Read More

To avoid the drawbacks of early systems the batch processing systems were introduced. The early systems required more setup time.To overcome this drawback, batch processing is used where the more set up time was reduced by processing the jobs in batches in this approach similar jobs were sent to the ... Read More

Let us understand the characteristics of mainframe operating systems.Characteristics of Mainframe operating systemsThe characteristics of Mainframe operating systems are explained below −These systems have a large number of CPUs each having great processing power. All the CPUs with great processing power are combined into the Mainframe which as a result ... Read More

In the year 1985, the operating system Windows was released by Microsoft. In the beginning, Windows was just a Graphical User Interface in its first version. Windows 1 is the name of the first version of Windows which was released in the year 1985.The purpose of Windows was to let ... Read More

Inside the computer system the memory hierarchy is arranged from fastest to the slowest as given below −RegistersCaches memoryMain or Primary MemorySecondary MemoryThe memory hierarchy is depicted in the diagram given below −Let us discuss about each memory in detail.RegisterRegisters are very high speed memory, which is present inside the ... Read More

The level hierarchy of a computer system consists of different levels that connect the computer with the user which makes the use of the computer. It also explains how the computational activities are performed on the computer.The different levels of computer system level hierarchy are as follows −Level 0 − ... Read More

The Windows Operating System is one of the most used Operating Systems in the world. It is known for its user-friendliness, interactive and simple user interface. There are certain issues with the windows operating system that need to be resolved in order to improve its performance even further.Some of these ... Read More

Operating systems allow user application applications to interact with the system hardware. The operating system itself does not provide any functionality but provides a situation where various programs and systems can perform useful functions.It is software which handles the computer's functionality like scheduling, input/output operation resource allocation, files system manipulation, ... Read More

An operating system allows the user application programs to interact with the system hardware. Operating systems provide an atmosphere where different applications and programs can do useful work, but it does not provide any function by itself.The operating system is observed from the user point of view or system point ... Read More

Computer structure is the way that each component is arranged so that communication is possible.The structure of a computer is simple, and that can be represented in below diagram −Parts of ComputerThe computer structure in general, divided into five main parts, which are as follows −Input devicesOutput devicesI / O ... Read More