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    The document discusses the main features and types of multi-user operating systems. The key features are resource sharing, which allows equitable allocation of CPU time between users; multi-tasking, which enables multiple programs to run simultaneously; and background processing, which executes commands asynchronously. The main types are distributed systems with components on networked computers, time-sliced systems that allocate brief CPU time slices to ensure equitable sharing, and multi-processor systems utilizing multiple CPUs.

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    Features of a multi user operating systems

    The main features of multi user operating systems are


     Resource sharing
     Multi tasking
     Background processing.

    Resource sharing
    Using resource sharing in a multi-user operating system allocates the CPU time of the
    mainframe computer between the different users. Each user in turn is given a small time
    slice of the CPU time. Because these time slices are very small the users believe that they
    are all using the mainframe at the same time. Resource sharing also lets users share
    peripherals such as printers or hard drives and also lets users share files on a network.

    Multi-tasking
    Multi-tasking lets the operating system run more than one program at a time. One
    Example of a multi tasking could be editing a word document while browsing the
    Internet. The way this is done is by the processor using time slicing.

    Background processing
    Background processing is a term which means when commands are not processed
    straight away but rather executed "in the background", often while other programs are
    interfacing with the system in real time.

    Types of multi user operating systems


    There are three main types of multi user operating system.
     Distributed systems,
     Time sliced systems and
     Multi processor systems.

    Distributed systems:
    A distributed system is a system whose components are located on different networked
    computers, which communicate and coordinate their actions by passing messages to
    one another. The components interact with one another in order to achieve a common
    goal.

    Time sliced systems:


    The period of time for which a process is allowed to run in a preemptive
    multitasking system is generally called the time slice or quantum. The scheduler is run
    once every time slices to choose the next process to run. ... The operating system which
    controls such a design is called a multi-tasking system.
    Multi processor systems:
    Multiprocessing is the use of two or more central processing units (CPUs) within a
    single computer system. The term also refers to the ability of a system to support more
    than one processor or the ability to allocate tasks between them. There are many
    variations on this basic theme, and the definition of multiprocessing can vary with
    context, mostly as a function of how CPUs are defined (multiple cores on one die,
    multiple dies in one package, multiple packages in one system unit, etc.).
    Types:

    Computer network is mainly of four types:

    1. LAN(Local Area Network)


    2. PAN(Personal Area Network)
    3. MAN(Metropolitan Area Network)
    4. WAN(Wide Area Network)

    1. LAN(Local Area Network)


    Local Area Network is a group of computers connected to each other in a
    small area such as building, office.

    Uses

     LAN is used for connecting two or more personal computers


    through a communication medium such as twisted pair, coaxial
    cable, etc.
     It is less costly as it is built with inexpensive hardware such as
    hubs, network adapters, and ethernet cables.
     The data is transferred at an extremely faster rate in Local Area
    Network.
     Local area Network provides higher security.

    Examples of Local Area Network (LAN)


     Networking in home, office.
     Networking in school, laboratory, and university campus.
     Networking between two computers.
     Wi-Fi (When we consider wireless LAN).
    2. PAN (Personal Area Network)
    Personal Area Network is a network arranged within an individual person,
    typically within a range of 10 meters.

     Personal Area Network is used for connecting the computer devices of


    personal use is known as Personal Area Network.
     Thomas Zimmerman was the first research scientist to bring the idea
    of the Personal Area Network.
     Personal Area Network covers an area of 30 feet.
     Personal computer devices that are used to develop the personal area
    network are the laptop, mobile phones, media player and play
    stations.

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