The aim of this article is to serve as a quick reference for comparison of operating systems.
OS | Computer Architecture supported | System Application | Kernel Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Windows | x86, x86-64 | Workstation, PC, Tablet | Hybrid |
Linux | x86, x86-64, PowerPC, SPARC, Alpha, others | Desktop, Server | Monolithic |
MacOS | 68K, PowerPC | Workstation, PC | Monolithic |
FreeBSD | x86, x86-64, PC98, SPARC, others | Server, Workstation, NAS | Monolithic |
Android | ARMv7, ARMv8-A, x86, ARMv5TE | Mobile | Linux Kernel |
Ubuntu | x86, x86-64, PowerPC, SPARC, Alpha | Desktop/Server | Monolithic |
