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Speed

Accuracy

Less power Consumption Memory Size/Bandwidth

Reliability

Programmability

Low Cost Portability

Scalability

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An operating system is a software program that enables the

computer hardware to communicate and operate with thecomputer software.

Many computer operating systems will fall into more than oneof the below categories.

GUI - Short for Graphical User Interface, a GUI Operating System

contains graphics and icons and is commonly navigated byusing a computer mouse. See our GUI dictionary definition fora complete definition. Below are some examples of GUIOperating Systems.

System 7.x

Windows 98Windows CE

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Multi-user - A multi-user operating system allows for multipleusers to use the same computer at the same time and/ordifferent times.See our multi-user dictionary definition for a

complete definition for a complete definition. For examples: Linux

UnixWindows 2000

Multiprocessing - An operating system capable of supporting

and utilizing more than one computer processor. Below aresome examples of multiprocessing operating systems.

LinuxUnixWindows 2000

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Multitasking - An operating system that is capable of allowingmultiple software processes to run at the same time. Beloware some examples of multitasking operating systems.

Unix.Windows 2000.

Multithreading - Operating systems that allow different partsof a software program to run concurrently. Operating systemsthat would fall into this category are:

LinuxUnixWindows 2000

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Computing Type Definition Applications

Nomadic Computing

It refer to limitedmigrationwithin a building at apedestrian speed whichInterleaved pattern ofuser relocation and

indoorConnections.

Users carrying laptop withDIAL-UP modems.

Mobile Computing

It requires wireless n/w tosupport outdoor mobility&

handoff from one n/w tothe next at a pedestrianor vehicular speed.

Traveler in car usinglaptop connected with a

GSM phone.

Ubiquitous Computing

It refers to access to

computer network any

time,any location by any

erson.One person, manyComputing

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S.No Areas Application Benefits

01. Education

Computer based

trainingVideo based classroom

Online examination

No need of tutor

We can study 24 hours .Up to date with current

information.

02 BusinessAccounting

Payroll processing

Personal record keeping

New product development.

Promotion and advertising

Improved safety & reliability

03 Government Railway reservationCBIS

Law & order

Aviation

Time saving

Data Accuracy

04 Health & MedicalIn diagnosing certain

diseases of the sort,

called expert system.

In radiotherapy

Diagnostic decision making.

Within very less cost we are

getting high quality

treatments.

S N

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S.No Areas Application Benefits

05. Agriculture Orientation to biotechnology

& agriscienceGenetic Engineering

New Research in

Crop seeds & fertilizers

06 Defense Flight dynamic of missiles & air craftWeapon system analysis

Information about

Radars

Direct & control

individual weapons

07 Entertainment In moviesSports

Suggest game plan strategies

For entertainment and

pleasure-time

Provides live telecast

show

08 Weather Weather ForcastingWeather maps & images

Predict future weather

patterns

Prevents mass losses of

life & properties

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S.No Areas Application Benefits

09 e-Business &e-Banking

Telephone banking, creditcards,ATMs , Electronic billspayment.

Money transactions,Online Shopping

10 Space Designing,Developing,Functioning of projectsregarding satellites.

Pro

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