Top 10 Most Popular Operating Systems of All Time
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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