Network operating system




<networking, operating system> (NOS) An operating system which includes software to communicate with other computers via a network.

This allows resources such as files, application programs, and printers to be shared between computers.

Examples are Berkeley Software Distribution Unix, Novell, LAntastic, MS LAN Manager.

[Is there a specific OS called "Network Operating System"?]



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