Which of the following is not a desktop operating system?
(a) Microsoft Windows
(b) Apple's macOS
(c) Android
(d) Linux operating system
Answers
Answer: (c) Android
Explanation:
Android is not a desktop operating system. Other than this, all the others like, Microsoft Windows, Apple's MacOS, Linux Operating System are desktop operating system.
Android is an operating system for mobile. It is based on a upgraded version of the Linux kernel, and other open source software. It was designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones , tablets, etc.
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Android is not a desktop operating system.
(c) Android is the correct answer.
Extra Information
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is an operating system which is developed by Microsoft and this is mainly used in mainstream personal computers and tablets. Windows operating system was released on 20 November, 1985
Apple's macOS
macOS is a Unix operating system which is developed by Apple Inc. and it is a desktop operating system that was released on 24 March, 2001
Android
Android is a Unix operating system and it is developed by various organisations. It is an operating system for mobile and was released on 23 September, 2008.
Linux Operating System
Linux is a family which consists of various open-source Unix-like operating systems and it is a desktop operating system. All these open-source Unix-like operating systems are based on the Linux kernel. Linux kernel which is basically an operating system kernel was launched on 17 September, 1991.