Back to basics: understanding operating systems and network operating systems.

摘要

The traditional boundary lines between computer operating systems and network operating systems have blurred. Most of today's operating systems (OS), like Microsoft Windows and the Mac OS X versions, include network operation features. Fundamentally, a network operating system (NOS) is a device-level OS that has been specifically designed to implement and maintain networks. In this installment of IT World, we'll explore the types of operating systems and network operating systems, as well as their basic features.