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Report on multi user operating systems
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REPORT On MULTI USER OPERATING SYSTEMS By Annie Paterson For Catherine Ross TABLE OF CONTENTS Principle Features of a Multi-User Operating System Resource Sharing Multitasking Background Processing Types of Multi-User Operating Systems Multi Processor Time-Sliced Distributed Hardware Components Processor Memory Data Storage Devices Terminals Input/Output Devices Software Components Kernel Device Handlers Spoolers User Interface Bibliography Index Principal Features Of Multi-User Operating System Resources Sharing - Concepts of Resource Sharing A multi user operating system can support more that one user at a time, this means that multiple users can share the same system resources simultaneously. The users of a multi user operating system can share both hardware and software resources, the operating system carries out complicated routines to manage all the processes that the users are running. - List of shared resources: - * Hardware CPU Power, RAM, Hard drive, Peripherals (printer, Scanner, CD ROM) Other peripherals may be made available in a MUOS for users who require them (Floppy disk drive, Speakers, Head Phones, Video Cameras etc.) * Software - Scheduler Software (needed to manage and prioritise tasks). - Batch Job Some processes take a...
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