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Client Server OS

The document discusses different types of operating systems including client operating systems like Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and Chrome OS as well as server operating systems like Windows Server, OS X Server, UNIX, Linux, Solaris, and Novell's Netware. It provides details on each operating system, their history and uses.

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Client Server OS

The document discusses different types of operating systems including client operating systems like Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and Chrome OS as well as server operating systems like Windows Server, OS X Server, UNIX, Linux, Solaris, and Novell's Netware. It provides details on each operating system, their history and uses.

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Client Operating Systems

A client operating system is also called the stand-alone operating system. It works on desktop or
laptop computers. Some desktop operating systems also work along with a server operating
system. These desktop operating systems are called desktop operating systems. The client
operating systems can work with or without a network. Some examples of the desktop operating
system are DOS, Windows, UNIX, Linux, Mac OS, and Chrome OS.
1. DOS
DOS stands for Disk Operating System. It is a single-user and, command-line interface
operating system. It was developed by Microsoft for IBM (Internal Business Machines) in
1981. It was the standard operating system for IBM-compatible personal computers. It was
the most popular operating system in microcomputers before the Windows.
2. Windows
Windows is a popular operating system. It was developed by Microsoft Corporation of the
USA. Nowadays, it is most commonly used in desktop computers and laptops. Windows
is a graphical user interface (GUI) operating system.
3. Mac OS
Mac OS (or Macintosh OS) was developed by Apple Corporation in 1984 for Apple
computers and devices. This operating system provides the GUI. It was one of the first
operating systems that introduced the GUI. Mac OS has multitasking capabilities. It also
provides basic networking services.
4. UNIX
UNIX is a popular multiuser, multitasking operating system. It was developed at AT&T
Bell Labs of the USA in the early 1970s. Various versions of UNIX are available. Some
versions of UNIX have a command-line interface but most versions provide a graphical
user interface. It has powerful security features. Unix was developed for use on large
computer system like mainframe.
5. Linux
Linux is a popular multitasking operating system. It was developed by Linus Torvalds, a
student in Finland in 1991. Linux provides a graphical user interface. However, some
versions of Linux provide a command-line interface. Linux is based on the UNIX operating
system. It means that Linux is modeled on the UNIX system and is an advanced version of
UNIX. Therefore, the fundamental architecture and features of UNIX and Linux are
identical.
6. Chrome OS
Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system. It was developed by Google in 2009 for
web-based applications and cloud computing. It uses the Google Chrome web browser as
a user interface. Chrome OS is used on specialized laptops and desktop computers.
Server Operating Systems
An operating system that is designed to be used on the server in the computer network is called a
server operating system. It is a multiuser operating system. It organizes and coordinates the
activities of multiple users connected to the network. Sometimes, the server operating system is
called a network operating system. Some examples of server operating systems are Windows
Server, OS X Server, and Solaris, etc.
1. Windows Server
Windows Server is a series of server operating systems developed by Microsoft. The server
computer in the network uses this operating system. Windows server provides server-
oriented services such as applications and website management, user management,
resource management, messaging, security, and authorization, etc.
2. OS X Server
OS X Server is a server operating system designed by Apple in 1999. It was formerly
known as Mac OS X Server. Its user interface is similar to the desktop version of OS X.
3. UNIX
UNIX is also used as a server operating system. It can handle a high volume of transactions
in a multiuser environment. It can work with multiple processors. It is widely used on web
servers because it has powerful security features.
4. Linux
Linux is also used on network servers because it provides a secure, stable multiuser
environment. Linux is mostly used on web servers and on supercomputers.
5. Solaris
Solaris is a version of UNIX. It was developed by Sun Microsystems. It is a server
operating system designed specifically for e-commerce applications. It has very advanced
security features. It is used for online transaction systems.
6. Novell's Netware
Novell's Netware is a server operating system. It is designed for client/server networks. It
has two portions:
a. Server portion: It resides on the network server. It controls devices such as
printers, and computers connected to the network. It also manages the files and
application software on the server.
b. Client portion: It resides on each client computer connected to the network. It
establishes the communication between the client computer and the server. The
client computers also have their own operating systems such as Windows.

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