1.3.2 Table Flashcards
Common applications of various OS types
Mainframe (def)
Mainframe: a large central computer used by large organizations.
Server (def)
Server: a large computer that responds to requests from individual clients.
Multiprocessor (def)
Multiprocessor: a system of multiple CPUs and memories interconnected by a fast network into a single parallel computer.
Distributed system (multi-computer) (def)
Distributed system (multi-computer): a network of independent computers interconnected via a communication network.
Desktop or laptop (def)
Desktop or laptop: a personal computer.
Hand-held device (def)
Hand-held device: small, portable, wireless-capable device for personal use.
Real-time system (def)
Real-time system: a computer, frequently embedded in a larger electro-mechanical system, that must respond rapidly to external events.
Sensor network (def)
Sensor network: collection of small, spatially distributed dedicated sensors communicating by wired or wireless connections.
Mainframe (areas)
High-volume data processing in administration, banking, government.
Server (areas)
Web and email processing, Internet commerce.
Multiprocessor (areas)
Scientific and other high-performance computations.
Distributed system (multi-computer) (areas)
Sharing of data and services, internet commerce.
Desktop or laptop (areas)
Word processing, personal finance, access to Internet, games.
Hand-held device (areas)
Smartphones, tablets.
Real-time system (areas)
Control of industrial processes, vehicle and aircraft control, audio and video transmission.
Sensor network (areas)
Industrial, environmental, or military monitors. Wearable devices.
Mainframe (def)
High throughput, management of large storage.
Server (def)
Fast response, security.
Multiprocessor (def)
Fast interprocess communication and memory access. Data consistency.
Distributed system (multi-computer) (def)
Efficient and secure communication. Support for many types of applications and services.
Desktop or laptop (def)
User-friendly interface. Intuitive organization of data and applications. Support for a variety of tasks without much technical knowledge of the inner functioning of the computer.
Hand-held device (def)
User-friendly interface. Easy integration of new applications. Support for microphone, speaker, camera, GPS, motion sensor, and other components.
Real-time system (def)
Scheduling to meet all deadlines. Reliability in life-critical applications.
Sensor network (def)
Minimize power consumption. Form ad-hoc connections and tolerate node failures.
