Which of the following operating system is NOT typically used on desktop or laptop computers?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Android

Explanation:

• Android is primarily designed for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
• It is based on the Linux kernel but optimized for touchscreen interfaces.
• Not typically pre-installed on desktop or laptop computers.
• Some emulators allow Android apps to run on desktops, but it’s not a standard desktop OS.
• Laptops with Android are rare and not mainstream.

Information Booster:

• Windows, macOS, and Linux are full-fledged desktop/laptop operating systems.
• Android OS is developed by Google mainly for ARM architecture.
• Desktop users may use Android via emulators (e.g., Bluestacks) or modified versions (e.g., Android-x86).
• ChromeOS (also from Google) is used on Chromebooks, not Android.
• Android lacks native windowed UI and file management seen in desktops.

Additional Knowledge:

• Windows (Option A)
  • Developed by Microsoft, most widely used desktop OS.
  • Supports a wide range of hardware and software applications.
• Linux (Option C)
  • Open-source OS, popular for programming, servers, and desktops.
  • Variants (Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint) are common on PCs.
• macOS (Option D)
  • Apple’s proprietary OS for Mac computers.
  • Known for stability, security, and optimized hardware integration.