Network Operating Systems
A modern O/S contains much built-in software designed to simplify networking of a computer. Typical O/S software includes an implementation of protocol stack and related utility programs like and . This includes the necessary device drivers and other software to automatically enable a device's interface. Mobile devices also normally provide the programs needed to enable or other wireless connectivity.The early versions of Microsoft Windows did not provide any computer networking support. Microsoft added basic networking capability into its operating system starting with Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups. Microsoft also introduced its feature in Windows 98 Second Edition (Win98 SE). Contrast that with Unix, which was designed from the beginning with networking in view. Nearly any consumer O/S today qualifies as a network operating system due to the popularity of the Internet.
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