types of devices in operating system
The combination of dedicated devices and shared devices those devices are called as vertual devices.
Dedicated devices are devices that are assigned to only 1 job at a time and serves the job for the entire time it is active. eg. Printers, tape devices, plotters
Operating system
A general-purpose operating system is designed to handle a wide variety of tasks and applications, making it versatile and suitable for general computing needs, such as Windows, macOS, and Linux. In contrast, a dedicated operating system is tailored for specific tasks or systems, often optimized for performance and efficiency in specialized environments, like embedded systems or real-time applications. Examples of dedicated operating systems include those used in industrial machines, medical devices, or consumer electronics. The key difference lies in their adaptability and focus: general-purpose OS can run multiple applications, while dedicated OS serves a singular, specific function.
virtual devices in os
Operating system
The device drivers allow the operating system to communicate with peripheral devices.
The sbusbdll file in the Windows operating system is used to provide support for USB devices and facilitate communication between the operating system and connected USB devices.
Drivers are written for many operating systems.
these are an examples of operating system - Windows - Linux - Unix - Mac OS
Embedded operating systems cannot be replaced with other operating systems. embedded system are designed for dedicated applicationembedded system are tailored to specific application.