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What is an Operating System

An operating system is a software programme required to manage and operate a computing device like smartphones, tablets, computers, supercomputers, web servers, cars, network towers, smartwatches, etc. It is the operating system that eliminates the need to know coding language to interact with computing devices. It is a layer of graphical user interface (GUI), which acts as a platform between the user and the computer hardware. Moreover, the operating system manages the software side of a computer and controls programs execution.
 
Here are some of the functions of an operating system:
 
Memory management
 
Memory is a crucial hardware resource for any computing device. It is the memory that keeps the program running or stay active when not in use. Here, it is the operating system that directs memory resources to different computer programmes and handles memory management for uninterrupted experience.
 
Processor management
 
If processor is the heart of computer, operating system is the brain. The operating system decides which process gets the processor resources when and for how much time. Moreover, it is the operating system that optimises processor for efficient performance.
 
Device management
 
Computer is a set of hardware and software resources. The operating system manages these resources so everything works without conflict. For this, a computer requires drivers so that the software communicate to hardware efficiently through operating system. It is the operating system, however, that manages device management.
 
In consumer PC segment, Microsoft Windows leads the computer operating system in June 2020 with a market share of around 77.21 per cent. It is followed by macOS by Apple Inc. in the second place with 16.97 per cent market share, and the varieties of Linux are collectively in third place with 1.84 per cent market share – according to Statcounter. In smartphone segment, Google Android leads the chart with more than 70 per cent market share, followed by Apple iOS with around 24 per cent market share – according to Statista.
 

Latest Updates on Operating System

Microsoft has announced that it will be making significant changes to the way Windows manages which apps open specific files by default, and how users can pin programmes to their Start menu

Updated On: 19 Mar 2023 | 1:17 PM IST

On Tuesday, Reuters reported that India might ask smartphone makers to allow the removal of pre-installed apps and mandate screening of major operating system updates

Updated On: 15 Mar 2023 | 10:13 AM IST

Microsoft will reportedly launch a new version of "Microsoft Teams" next month, to improve its system resource usage on PCs and laptops.

Updated On: 21 Feb 2023 | 11:23 AM IST

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Updated On: 27 Jan 2023 | 8:00 AM IST

Microsoft is reportedly working on a significant update to File Explorer on Windows 11 that will improve its UI and features

Updated On: 26 Jan 2023 | 12:59 PM IST

At present, BharOS is compatible with Google Pixel phones; it has no default applications, so users aren't forced to use apps they may not be familiar with or trust

Updated On: 26 Jan 2023 | 11:06 PM IST

The BharOS operating system is said to benefit one billion (100 crore) smartphone users in India by offering a more secure and private proposition

Updated On: 25 Jan 2023 | 10:25 AM IST

Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Ashwini Vaishnaw successfully tested "BharOS", an indigenous operating system developed by IIT Madras, on Tuesday

Updated On: 25 Jan 2023 | 8:46 AM IST

The BharOS was developed by JandKops, which has been incubated by IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation, a Section 8 (Not for Profit) Company established by IIT Madras

Updated On: 20 Jan 2023 | 3:32 PM IST

Move to build IndOS comes at a time when Google is under CCI scrutiny

Updated On: 15 Jan 2023 | 11:53 PM IST

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Updated On: 08 Nov 2022 | 9:52 PM IST

Google has already been fined in previous two cases for "abusing its market dominant position" in connection with the Android mobile device ecosystem

Updated On: 28 Aug 2023 | 3:32 PM IST

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Updated On: 31 Oct 2022 | 8:44 AM IST

Watchmaker brand Fossil announced on Monday that it will begin rolling out Wear OS 3 to its Gen 6 wellness edition smartwatches, which will offer improved wellness features and a streamlined design

Updated On: 17 Oct 2022 | 7:22 PM IST

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Updated On: 12 Oct 2022 | 1:15 PM IST

The Twitter account of the Pakistan government has been withheld in India. This is reportedly the second such incident in recent months.

Updated On: 01 Oct 2022 | 12:33 PM IST

Tech giant Apple has released iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 that bring new live sports features, storage bug fixes and more

Updated On: 21 Jul 2022 | 1:29 PM IST

At least four key players are bringing out a slew of handsets over a span of five days

Updated On: 17 May 2022 | 7:42 AM IST

According to the patent illustrations, the iPad will feature a macOS-like user interface to elevate the user experience with the keyboard

Updated On: 05 May 2022 | 11:20 AM IST

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Updated On: 20 Apr 2022 | 7:00 AM IST