Operating System Categories
Single user, Single task
Operating System that
can only do one task at
a time.
Examples:
Non-smart phones
Single user, Multi-task
Operating System that
allows more than one task
to be running at the same
time.
Examples:
Windows 7
Mac Osx
Multi-task: Network
Operating System that
is running over a network
Examples:
Windows Server
Mac OSX
Real time (RTOS)
Operating system that
is used for a specific
purpose.
Examples:
Automobiles
Microwaves
Printers