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Evolution of Operating

Systems
Operating systems have played a pivotal role in the advancement
of computing, transforming the way we interact with technology.
Let's delve into their history and evolution.
Early Mainframe Computers and Batch Processing
Limited User Interaction Focus on Efficiency

Early systems like IBM's OS/360 relied on batch The emphasis was on maximizing resource utilization
processing, where tasks were executed sequentially, and minimizing downtime, leading to complex and
limiting user interaction. specialized systems.
Emergence of
Timesharing and
Interactive Computing
1 Shared Resources 2 Interactive
Experience
Timesharing allowed
multiple users to access a This shift enabled users
single computer, to interact directly with
fostering collaboration the system, paving the
and productivity. way for modern
computing.
Development of Personal
Computers and PC
Operating Systems
CP/M: Pioneer MS-DOS: Successor
CP/M (Control MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk
Program/Microprocessor) Operating System) gained
was a dominant operating widespread popularity for its
system for early personal user-friendly approach and
computers, known for its widespread compatibility.
simple interface.
The Rise of Graphical User
Interfaces (GUI)

Apple Macintosh Microsoft Windows


Apple's Macintosh Windows embraced the GUI
revolutionized computing with concept, rapidly gaining
its intuitive GUI, popularizing dominance and establishing a
visual interactions like clicking standard for modern operating
and dragging. systems.
Advancements in
Networking and
Distributed Computing
1 Interconnected Systems
Operating systems evolved to support networking,
enabling communication and data sharing between
computers.

2 Distributed Computing
This led to the development of distributed
computing, allowing tasks to be spread across
multiple computers, enhancing performance and
scalability.
Mobile Operating Systems
and the Smartphone
Revolution
iOS: Apple's Mobile OS
Apple's iOS introduced a touchscreen interface for
mobile devices, ushering in the smartphone
revolution.

Android: Open Source


Google's Android, an open-source platform, brought
customization and flexibility to mobile devices,
fostering rapid innovation.
The Future of Operating Systems: Trends and
Innovations
AI Integration
AI will play a pivotal role in optimizing resource allocation and
1
personalizing user experiences.

Cloud-Based Computing
2 Cloud services will further blur the lines between local and
remote computing, offering flexibility and scalability.

Immersive Experiences
3 Operating systems will support VR and AR,
transforming how we interact with devices and
information.

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