Operating systems are the very basis of computer software programs.

Introduction2 Characteristics3 Multitasking3 Application Sharing4 Print Sharing4 System failure recovery4 File Sharing/Locking5 Comparison of Operating Systems6 Role of Network Administrator8 User access8 Security Measures9 Network Performance9 New Purchase Recommendations/ Budget10 Maintenance10 Bibliography11 Introduction Operating systems are the very basis of computer software programs. They exist in order for users to interact with the computer's hardware. An example would be MS- DOS. DOS however is a single user operating system which can only support input …

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