<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"?]
(2001-03-13)
Try this search on Wikipedia, OneLook, Google
Nearby terms: Network Node Interface « network number « Network Operating System « network operating system » Network Operations Center » network operator » network redirector
