OS Types And Features Flashcards
(32 cards)
What are the four mainstream types of operating systems?
- Business client
- Network Operating System (NOS)
- Home client
- Cell phone (smartphone)/Tablet
These categories reflect the primary use cases for operating systems in different environments.
What is a Business client OS?
An OS designed to work as a client in centrally managed business domain networks.
Business client operating systems are typically used in corporate environments to manage user access and resources.
What is a Network Operating System (NOS)?
An OS designed to run servers in business networks.
NOS facilitates communication and resource sharing between computers in a network.
What is a Home client OS?
An OS designed to work as a standalone machine or in a workgroup network in a home or small office.
Home client operating systems are user-friendly and cater to personal computing needs.
What is a Cell phone (smartphone)/Tablet OS?
An OS designed to work with a handheld portable device that must have a touch-operated interface.
These operating systems are optimized for mobile use and touchscreen functionality.
What is an OS?
An Operating System (OS) is the software that allows you to interact with hardware. It manages files, runs applications, and provides a user interface.
What are the types of OS?
The types of OS include:
* Windows
* macOS
* Linux
* Chrome OS
* Mobile OS (iOS, Android)
What is Windows?
Dominant desktop OS with many editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise).
What is macOS?
Apple’s OS for Mac devices, known for its secure and polished UI.
What is Linux?
Free, open-source OS that is command-line heavy and used in servers.
What is Chrome OS?
An OS based on Linux, designed for web-centric computing (Chromebooks).
What are Mobile OS examples?
Examples of Mobile OS include:
* iOS (Apple)
* Android (Google)
True or False: Linux is a paid operating system.
False
Fill in the blank: _______ is Apple’s OS for Mac devices.
macOS
Fill in the blank: _______ is a web-centric OS based on Linux.
Chrome OS
What is an OS?
An Operating System (OS) is the software that allows you to interact with hardware. It manages files, runs applications, and provides a user interface.
What are the types of OS?
The types of OS include:
* Windows
* macOS
* Linux
* Chrome OS
* Mobile OS (iOS, Android)
What is Windows?
Dominant desktop OS with many editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise).
What is macOS?
Apple’s OS for Mac devices, known for its secure and polished UI.
What is Linux?
Free, open-source OS that is command-line heavy and used in servers.
What is Chrome OS?
An OS based on Linux, designed for web-centric computing (Chromebooks).
What are Mobile OS examples?
Examples of Mobile OS include:
* iOS (Apple)
* Android (Google)
True or False: Linux is a paid operating system.
False
Fill in the blank: _______ is Apple’s OS for Mac devices.
macOS
