K2.9 The types, benefits, similarities and differences of operating systems (OSs) and their application
within digital infrastructure:
• types of operating systems:
o end user/desktop (for example Windows, macOS) – applied to desktop PCs and laptops
o mobile (for example Android, iOS) – applied to tablets and mobile devices
o server (for example Linux, Windows Server) – applied to client-server environments
• benefits of operating systems:
o improved usability
o no required knowledge of machine language from user
o increased security of data
• similarities across operating systems:
o provides user interface
o allows personalisation
o manages resources
o provides platform for installation of applications
• differences between operating systems:
o specific features aligned to purpose (for example personal use, supporting client-server
architecture)
o provides different levels of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI)
o supports varying types of functionality (for example touchscreen, wireless charging)
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