Types of Operating Systems: Features and Applications

Types of Operating Systems
Operating systems are categorized based on their design and functionality. Below
is a detailed exploration of the various types of operating systems:



1. Batch Operating Systems
Overview

 Batch operating systems execute jobs in batches without requiring user
interaction during the process.
 Jobs with similar requirements are grouped together and processed
sequentially.

Advantages

 Efficient for large tasks.
 Reduces idle time for CPU.

Disadvantages

 Lack of real-time interaction.
 Debugging is challenging.

Examples

 Early IBM mainframe systems.



2. Time-Sharing Operating Systems
Overview

 Time-sharing systems allow multiple users to use a computer
simultaneously by allocating a small time slice to each user.

, Advantages

 Maximizes system resource utilization.
 Provides quick response times.

Disadvantages

 Security concerns due to multiple users.
 Overhead from context switching.

Examples

 UNIX, Multics.



3. Distributed Operating Systems
Overview

 Distributed systems coordinate multiple interconnected computers to
function as a single system.

Advantages

 Resource sharing across systems.
 High fault tolerance.

Disadvantages

 Complex to design and implement.
 Dependency on network performance.

Examples

 Hadoop, Amoeba.