This article throws light upon the five main types of operating systems. The types are: 1. Batch Processing 2. Multi-Programming 3. Interactive Processing 4. Time Sharing 5. Real-Time Processing. Type # 1. Batch Processing: It is desirable to hold programs until a reasonable size batch of programs can be processed. In batch processing, data to be processed is accumulated over [...]
This article throws light upon the four main types of number system. The types are: 1. Decimal System 2. Binary System 3. The Octal System 4. The Hexadecimal System. Type # 1. Decimal System: In decimal system the base (or radix) is 10, since any position can contain one of ten digits, refer (3) above. The system therefore has a [...]
This article throws light upon the six commonly used storage devices in a computer. The storage devices are: 1. Magnetic Core Memory 2. Thin Film Memory 3. Plated Wire Memory 4. Semi-Conductor Memories 5. Magnetic Bubble Memory 6. Holographic Memory. Storage Device # 1. Magnetic Core Memory: A magnetic core is molded from a ferrite (iron) powder into a doughnut [...]