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A computer's '''operating system (OS)''' is software that instructs the computer on how to manage [[Computers and server hardware|computer hardware]], as well as interpret, store, and present data to the user. The dominant operating system worldwide for consumer computers is [[Microsoft Windows]]. Other important Operating Systems include | A computer's '''operating system (OS)''' is software that instructs the computer on how to manage [[Computers and server hardware|computer hardware]], as well as interpret, store, and present data to the user. The dominant operating system worldwide for consumer computers is [[Microsoft Windows]]. Other important Operating Systems include | ||
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== Microsoft Windows == | |||
The Windows Operating System, developed by Microsoft, is the predominant operating system worldwide. The latest version of the operating system [[Windows 11]] was released in 2021 to mixed reception due to massive changes to the look and feel of the OS compared to previous releases. | |||
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Below are the most popular major releases of the Window operating system: | |||
* '''Windows 11''' | |||
* '''Windows 10''' | |||
* '''Windows 8.1''' | |||
* '''Windows 8''' | |||
* '''Windows 7''' | |||
* '''Windows XP''' | |||
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