Operating System Types and Uses

Associate the unique use-cases of different operating systems from Windows to iPadOS.


Widely used workstation OS, compatible with a broad range of enterprise and consumer software
Lightweight, cloud-centric workstation OS optimized for web apps and low-powered laptops
Open-source workstation OS with high customization potential, frequently used for servers and programming tasks
Apple's proprietary workstation OS known for its seamless integration with other Apple products and creative applications
Mobile OS for proprietary/single-vendor smartphones that offers strong security features and a large app ecosystem
Mobile OS with open-source flexibility and compatibility with a wide range of mobile devices created by many vendors
Tablet OS providing multitasking features and optimized for productivity apps on Apple tablets
Chrome OS
macOS
Windows
iPadOS
iOS
Linux
Android