Experiment no.

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Aim : Problem Definition: Theory : Comparative Study of Different types of Operating Systems Explain different features of DOS, Unix, Mac, Linux, Windows, Symbian O.S, Android Operating System is A program that controls the execution of application programs An interface between applications and hardware DISK OPERATING SYSTEM DOS refer to an operating system software used in most computers that provides the abstraction and management of secondary storage devices and the information on them Such software is referred to as a disk operating system when the storage devices it manages are made of rotating platters, such as floppy disks or hard disks Features : Single user Single tasking Network support not available UNIX Unix is a multitasking, multi-user computer operating system originally developed in 1969 by a group of AT&T employees at Bell Labs, including Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, Brian Kernighan, Douglas McIlroy, Michael Lesk and Joe Ossanna Features : Multi-user Multi-tasking Hierarchical directory structure Portability Machine-independence Pipes and Filters Security

MAC Mac OS is a series of graphical user interface-based operating systems developed by Apple Inc. Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs , they were the founder of MAC. Features : Excellent user interface Stability Performance Security Multi tasking LINUX Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution.It was invented by Linux Torvalds. Features : Multitasking Multiuser Multiplatform Multithreading Crash proof Demand loads executables Expanded Architecture Support Better Power Efficiency Low cost Stability Performance Flexibility Compatibility Open Source Network friendliness WINDOWS Microsoft Windows is a series of graphical interface operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. It was invented by Bill Gates and Paul Allen

Features : Speed Compatibility Lower hardware requirements Search and organisation User friendly Security Performance SYMBIAN OS Symbian is a mobile operating system (OS) and computing platform designed for smartphones and currently maintained by Accenture.Symbian was originally developed by Symbian Ltd. Features : Multiple language support Simple user interface
Multiple language support

Product diversity Open platform Stability Object oriented deisgn Robust and dependable

ANDROID Android is a Linux-based operating systemdesigned primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. Initially developed by Android, Inc., which Google backed financially and later bought in 2005, Features : Open Source Multiple language support Java support Additional hardware support Multitasking Tethering Video calling Media support

Comparision chart : Features DOS User friendly No Multi tasking Performance No Portability Yes Java support Yes Multi processor Conclusion: Yes No

Unix No Yes Yes

MAC No Yes Yes

Linux No Yes Yes

Windows Symbian Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Android Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes No No

Thus we have completely studied each OS in detail