What is Time-sharing Operating System ?
It is a technique that allows multiple user, located at different terminals, to use a particular computer system at the same time.
In which each task has given some time to execute so that all processes run effortlessly without any problem.
Time-sharing also called multitasking O.S.
It is used to provide an interactive use of the computer system.
It allows multiple users to share the computer resources simultaneously.
It provides the direct access to a bulky number of users where CPU time is divided to all the users on scheduled basis.
Time sharing uses the concept of threading.
Each user occupies the time of CPU as they use a single system.
Advantages of Time-sharing Operating System
Provide quick response.
It reduces the idle time of CPU.
Many applications can execute at the same time.
Task switching time is very less.
Avoids duplication of software.
Each task and each user get its time to perform.
No task interruption by the system.
In this operating system any modification in the program can be possible.
Disadvantages of Time-sharing Operating System
It consumes much resources so it need special operating systems.
It is more complex.
Data communication problem.
Switching between tasks becomes sometimes complex, as there are lot of users and applications running which may hang up the system.
More attention require at the end of the task.
