# What are the types of operating system or O.S?

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What are the types of operating system or O.S?

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### Answer by Uttam Misra

What is OS?
An Operating System (OS) is a System Software that manages Computers Software and Hardware resources and provide services for computer programs.
Types of Operating System (OS)
Following are some of the most widely used types of Operating system.
Multi-programming Batch System
Desktop System
Simple Batch System
Multiprocessor System
Distributed Operating System
Real-time Operating System
Clustered System
Handheld System
refer following link for detailed informationhttps://www.tutorialspoint.com/operating_system/os_types.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system