What is Time-Sharing Operating System | Advantages and Disadvantages

 Time-Sharing Operating System:

Time-Sharing Operating System is also known as "Multitasking System". Its  is a type of operating system. Time-Sharing Operating System is a logical extension of multiprogramming. Time-Sharing Operating system enables many users , located at various terminals , to use a particular computer system at the same time. A Time-Sharing Operating System allows multiple users to share computers simultaneously. The Time-Sharing Operating System uses CPU scheduling and multi-programming to provide each with a small portion of a shared computer at once.

Examples : UNIX, MULTI etc.

Advantages of Time-Sharing Operating System:

1. In Time-Sharing Operating System the CPU idle time can be decreased.
2. In this operating system each task is given equally importance.
3. It is provide Quick response.
4. It is avoids duplication of software.

Disadvantages of Time-Sharing Operating System:

1. In this operating system the users faces the Data Communication Problem.
2. Users faces the Reliability Problem.
3. Care of security and integrity is to be taken of user data and problems.