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 moer than one task
to be running at the same time.

Examples:
Windows 7
Mac OS X

Multi-User Network

Operating System that
is installed on Network
servers.

Examples:
Windows Server
Mac OS X
Linux

Real-Time (RTOS)

Operating System that
is used for a specific
purpose

Examples:
Automobiles
Printers
Appliances
Robotic Equipment

Jacob Johnston