OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTERS
COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS
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Windows
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Windows
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Windows 7
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Windows XP
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Windows Phone OS
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Detailed explanation-1: -Microsoft Windows was the dominant desktop operating system (OS) worldwide as of January 2023, with a share of just over 74 percent. Apple’s Mac operating system has gained market share over the years, albeit remaining a minor player in the desktop OS market.
Detailed explanation-2: -Windows 10 is the most popular Windows desktop operating system, accounting for a market share of around 69 percent as of January 2023. The share of devices running the older Windows 7 OS has slipped over the past year, with the newer Windows 11 running on around 18 percent of devices.
Detailed explanation-3: -However, International Data Corporation estimated that of the roughly 89 million shipped computers in the desktop market, the operating system had a market share of 17.2 percent, compared to Windows 95’s 57.4 percent.