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Computer network operating system

In telecommunication, a computer network operating system (NOS) is a specialized operating system designed for computer networking on minicopmputers and microcomputers in a local networking area / campus area network.

Note: A NOS is usually designed to run[?] on existing software designed for that computer and may require interface hardware for the workstation and server.

Source: from Federal Standard 1037C

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