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

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