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NOS: Network Operating System
Network Operating System (NOS) is an operating system that includes special functions for connecting computers and devices into a local-area network (LAN) or Inter-networking. NOS implements protocol stacks as well as device drivers for networking hardware. Some popular NOSs for DOS and Windows systems include Novell Netware, Windows NT and 2000, Sun Solaris and IBM OS/2. The Cisco IOS (Internet Operating System) is also a Network Operating System with a focus on the Internetworking capabilities of network devices.
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NOS: Network Operating System
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