COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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Question
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Stand-alone operating system
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Network operating system
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File compression program
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Embedded operating system
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Detailed explanation-1: -Stand-alone operating systems. systems also called desktop operating systems, control a single desktop or laptop computer. Often desktop computers and laptops are part of a network and are referred to as the client operating system. Desktop Operating Systems. Microsoft Windows, MAC OS, and Unix and Linux.
Detailed explanation-2: -Single-User/Single-Tasking OS Examples include MS-DOS, Palm OS, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -The three most common operating systems for personal computers are Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
Detailed explanation-4: -A standalone operating system is an operating system that works on devices such as notebook, desktop computer or a laptop. A stand alone operating system provides an entire working framework. DOS, Windows 95, Mac OS, and Windows 2000 professional are some examples for standalone operating systems.