Top 10 Most Popular Operating Systems of All Time

1. Windows

   Released: 1985

   Active: Yes

   Used for: General-purpose computing, gaming, business applications

   Details: Created by Microsoft, Windows has become one of the most widely used operating systems for personal computers.

2. macOS

   Released: 2001

   Active: Yes

   Used for: Apple computers, multimedia, graphics design

   Details: Developed by Apple Inc., macOS is known for its sleek design and seamless integration with Apple hardware.

3. Linux

   Released: 1991

   Active: Yes

   Used for: Servers, embedded systems, development

   Details: An open-source Unix-like operating system kernel created by Linus Torvalds. Linux is the foundation for various distributions.

4. Unix

   Released: 1969

   Active: Yes

   Used for: Servers, mainframes, workstations

   Details: Developed at Bell Labs, Unix has been influential in the development of many operating systems, including Linux and BSD.

5. Android

   Released: 2008

   Active: Yes

   Used for: Mobile devices, tablets

   Details: Developed by the Open Handset Alliance and later acquired by Google, Android is the most popular mobile operating system.

6. iOS

   Released: 2007

   Active: Yes

   Used for: iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch

   Details: Developed by Apple Inc., iOS is known for its security, stability, and seamless integration with Apple devices.

7. BSD

   Released: 1977

   Active: Yes

   Used for: Servers, desktops

   Details: The Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) is a Unix-like operating system that has influenced various Unix-based systems.

8. Chrome OS

   Released: 2009

   Active: Yes

   Used for: Chromebooks, lightweight computing

   Details: Developed by Google, Chrome OS is designed for devices that primarily utilize web applications and online services.

9. AmigaOS

   Released: 1985

   Active: No (discontinued)

   Used for: Amiga computers, multimedia

   Details: Developed by Commodore, AmigaOS was known for its advanced multimedia capabilities during its heyday.

10. MS-DOS

    Released: 1981

    Active: No (discontinued)

    Used for: Personal computers, early IBM PCs

    Details: Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS) was a command-line-based OS that played a crucial role in the early PC era.