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Types of Operating Systems (b) Mobile Operating Systems
There are many types of operating A mobile operating system (OS) controls Chapter Seven: Operating Systems
systems in use today. Such operating handheld devices like smartphones and
systems may be classified based on tablets. Designed for portability, mobile
various criteria including number of OSs prioritise efficient battery usage and
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users and tasks to be handled. While touch-friendly interfaces. They focus
many types of OS exist, this book on apps, which are small programs for
describes general types of operating specific tasks like gaming or social media,
systems as follows: and offer essential features such as calling,
texting, and internet browsing, along
(a) Desktop Operating Systems with connectivity options like Wi-Fi and

These are Operating Systems that are Bluetooth. Security is also a key focus,
specifically designed for desktop and with measures like password protection
laptop computers. Desktop Operating and app permissions to safeguard personal
systems act as the control centre data.
for personal computers. Through a
graphical user interface (GUI) that Mobile Operating Systems are tailored to
includes elements like windows, icons, meet these specific needs, with notable
and menus, a desktop OS allow users to examples being Android, Apple iOS, and
interact with the computer visually using Windows mobile. Android, an open-source
a mouse and keyboard. Examples of OS, is widely used for its customization
desktop OS include Microsoft Windows, options and extensive app library. Apple
Apple macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. iOS powers Apple’s handheld devices,
known for its user-friendly interface,
Microsoft Windows is a widely used
desktop OS globally, known for its user- strong security, and smooth integration
with Apple hardware and services.
friendly interface and vast software Microsoft’s Windows Mobile OS is also
library. Apple macOS is an OS powering used in some smartphones.
Apple Macintosh computers. It is known
for its shiny design and focuses on Overall, mobile Operating Systems
creative workflows. Linux is a free and are designed to support the unique
open-source OS that is popular among requirements of handheld devices,
some ordinary computer users and ensuring mobility, app functionality,
software developers, offering flexibility essential features, connectivity, and
and customisation of its various features. security.
Chrome OS is a lightweight operating
system designed for Chromebooks. It (c) Server Operating Systems
focuses on web applications and cloud A server Operating System (OS) is
storage. software designed to support server

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