Network Operating System Examples

         Examples of Network Operating System=>

 

• Windows NT server and workstation - Can use multiple processors and run on Intel or RISC computers. Performs preemptive multitasking.

• Windows 95 - Cannot use multiple processors or run on RISC computers. It cannot use NT drivers, but it can use older drivers.
• OS/2 - supports preemptive multitasking and multithreading and protects applications from each other. It runs on Intel or RISC computers. Supports 1 processor. Requires a minimum of a 386 and 8M of RAM. Some DOS drivers will work for OS/2. Won't run on DEC Alpha systems.
• MacIntosh - supports cooperative and preemptive multitasking and uses a windows, icons, mouse environment for system control.