An Overview of the Types and Capabilities of Operating Systems with a Focus on Distributed Systems

Nazari, Malihe; Khamseh, Hamed

doi:10.22034/apj.2023.706761

An Overview of the Types and Capabilities of Operating Systems with a Focus on Distributed Systems

Document Type : Original Research Article

Authors

Malihe Nazari

Hamed Khamseh

Department of Information Technology Management, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University

10.22034/apj.2023.706761

Abstract

Nowadays, operating systems exist in almost every device, such as mobile phones, personal computers, main computers, etc., with various functions. Operating systems are constantly being updated and improved during recent years. The operating system is a portal that is responsible for using and controlling the computer hardware and also creating a powerful yet useful software environment for performing various tasks. Also, software operating system is a system that manages computer resources and provides a platform for application software to run and use its services. The main criterion for choosing an operating system is based on its functions, features and how it is used in different services. Therefore, one of the popular scientific topics in this field that can be addressed and is the focus of this research is the knowledge of different types of operating systems and related applications from the past to the present. In the article, we intend to compare and examine the types of common operating systems, their features, advantages and disadvantages, focusing on distributed systems.

Keywords

Operating System

Virtualization

Distribution System

Infrastructure

System Core

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