Operating system is the essential component that runs on a computer and it manages computer hardware and software resources, provides all the services required for the programs. The basic operations performed by the computer are when a user enters the key the output should be recognized, controls all the devices like printers and also keeps track of all the files. The different types of operating systems are
• Multi user Operating system allows multi users to run the programs at the same time.
• Multi-processing allows the program to run on more than one CPU
• Multi-tasking allows more than one program to run parallel
• Multi-threading supports the same program to run concurrently as different parts
• Real time operating systems helps to respond the …show more content…
It has built in firewall that protects the data from unauthorized access and viruses.
Reliability: MAC OS is so stable and the Apple developed from the initial stage to final stage and all the products in the MAC are completely tested before they release.
User friendly access: Apple corporation is for developing the most user friendly interface to all the applications they develop. They hire the better employees and designers for developing the user friendly applications.
Integration of Apple with other products: MAC OS can run on Multiple chips like Intel, XP, Vista at a same time.
The major disadvantages of MAC OSX are
Expensive: The MAC OS is most expensive when compared to other OS also Apple is continuously upgrading the OSX prices.
Limited Gaming options: MAC does not support complete games which are mostly supported in another operating system. The MAC supports only few