OS1: Operating System Fundamentals – Unit 4 Types of Operating Systems

Introduction In the last unit you have been introduced to the concept and history of operating system and how it evolved with each discovery and improvement in the technology of computer architecture. In this unit, you are presented with types of operating system based on: (i) The types of computer they control and the sort of applications they support (ii) The nature of interaction that takes place between the computer user and his/her program during its processing. 2.0 Objectives At the end of this unit, you should be able to: Categorize operating systems based on various criteria List the basic features of each type of operating system Distinguish between one type of operating system and another