Speed Accuracy Less power Consumption Memory Size/Bandwidth Reliability Programmability Low Cost Portability Scalability

An operating system is a software program that enables the computer hardware to communicate and operate with the computer software. Many computer operating systems will fall into more than one of the below categories. GUI - Short for Graphical User Interface, a GUI Operating System contains graphics and icons and is commonly navigated by using a computer mouse. See our GUI dictionary definition for a complete definition. Below are some examples of GUI Operating Systems. System 7.x Windows 98 Windows CE

Multi-user - A multi-user operating system allows for multiple users to use the same computer at the same time and/or different times. See our multi-user dictionary definition for a complete definition for a complete definition. For examples: Linux Unix Windows 2000 Multiprocessing - An operating system capable of supporting and utilizing more than one computer processor. Below are some examples of multiprocessing operating systems. Linux Unix Windows 2000

Multitasking - An operating system that is capable of allowing multiple software processes to run at the same time. Below are some examples of multitasking operating systems. Unix. Windows 2000. Multithreading - Operating systems that allow different parts of a software program to run concurrently. Operating systems that would fall into this category are: Linux Unix Windows 2000

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Definition
It refer to limited migration within a building at a pedestrian speed which Interleaved pattern of user relocation and indoor Connections. It requires wireless n/w to support outdoor mobility & handoff from one n/w to the next at a pedestrian or vehicular speed.
It refers to access to computer network any time,any location by any person.

Applications

Nomadic Computing

Users carrying laptop with DIAL-UP modems.

Mobile Computing

Traveler in car using laptop connected with a GSM phone.

Ubiquitous Computing

One person, many Computing

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Areas

Application

Benefits

01.

Education

Computer based training Video based classroom Online examination Accounting Payroll processing Personal record keeping

No need of tutor We can study 24 hours . Up to date with current information. New product development. Promotion and advertising Improved safety & reliability

02

Business

03

Government

Railway reservation CBIS Law & order Aviation

Time saving Data Accuracy

04

Health & Medical

In diagnosing certain diseases of the sort, called expert system. In radiotherapy

Diagnostic decision making. Within very less cost we are getting high quality treatments.

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Areas

Application

Benefits

05.

Agriculture

Orientation to biotechnology & agriscience Genetic Engineering Flight dynamic of missiles & air craft Weapon system analysis

New Research in Crop seeds & fertilizers

06

Defense

Information about Radars Direct & control individual weapons

07

Entertainment

In movies Sports Suggest game plan strategies

For entertainment and pleasure-time Provides live telecast show

08

Weather

Weather Forcasting Weather maps & images

Predict future weather patterns Prevents mass losses of life & properties

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09

Areas
e-Business & e-Banking

Application
Telephone banking, credit cards,ATMs , Electronic bills payment.

Benefits
Money transactions, Online Shopping

10

Space

Designing,Developing, Functioning of projects regarding satellites.

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