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