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by Alex Tarman 12 years ago

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Operating System Categories

Various categories of operating systems are defined based on their functionality and usage scenarios. Single-user systems are designed for one person at a time, with single-task operating systems capable of handling only one task simultaneously, often found in non-smart phones.

Operating System Categories

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Operating System Categories

Real time (RTOS)

Operating system that is used for a specific purpose.
Examples: Automobiles Microwaves Printers

Multi-task: Network

Operating System that is running over a network
Examples: Windows Server Mac OSX

Single user, Multi-task

Operating System that allows more than one task to be running at the same time.
Examples: Windows 7 Mac Osx

Single user, Single task

Operating System that can only do one task at a time.
Examples: Non-smart phones