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What is the main feature of fault tolerance in a distributed operating system?
What is the main feature of fault tolerance in a distributed operating system?
Users may continue their work if the software or hardware fails.
How does resource sharing enhance the functionality of a distributed operating system?
How does resource sharing enhance the functionality of a distributed operating system?
It allows users to share resources such as printers, files, data, storage, and web pages.
What is the significance of scalability in a distributed system?
What is the significance of scalability in a distributed system?
The system's efficiency should not vary as new nodes are added.
How does spooling benefit the interaction with output devices in an operating system?
How does spooling benefit the interaction with output devices in an operating system?
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Describe a key advantage of a distributed operating system related to data availability.
Describe a key advantage of a distributed operating system related to data availability.
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