Operating Systems
Operating Systems is a structured technology dataset with 15 entries. Its fields include Operating System, Developer, First Release. Community voting appears as a separate signal beside eligible rows and does not replace the source values.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 15 rows
- Fields
- 5 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Mar 6, 2026
Included fields: Operating System, Developer, First Release, Primary Market, Known For.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- First Release range
- 1,993 to 2,021
- Across 15 preview rows
- Developer groups
- 11 distinct values
- Across 15 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Operating System, Developer, and First Release across technology entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 15 downloadable records
Operating System↕ | Developer↕ | First Release↕ | Primary Market↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows 11 | Microsoft | 2021 | Desktop | Dominant desktop OS (72%), Start menu saga, Copilot AI, gaming, enterprise backbone |
macOS (Sequoia) | Apple | 2001 | Desktop | Apple Silicon revolution, Unix-based, 'it just works', developer favorite, premium hardware only |
Linux (Ubuntu) | Canonical/Community | 2004 | Desktop/Server | Free and open source, 'I use Arch btw', server dominance, developer freedom, distro hopping |
Android | 2008 | Mobile | 75% of mobile market, open source core, fragmentation, Play Store, Samsung/Pixel, customization | |
iOS | Apple | 2007 | Mobile | iPhone OS, blue vs green bubbles, App Store, smooth UX, walled garden, privacy focus |
ChromeOS | 2011 | Laptop (Chromebook) | Browser-only OS, cheap Chromebooks, education market, Android app support, cloud-first | |
Linux (Arch) | Community | 2002 | Desktop (Enthusiast) | 'I use Arch btw' meme, rolling release, DIY philosophy, AUR, Manjaro spin-off |
Linux (Fedora) | Red Hat/Community | 2003 | Desktop/Workstation | Cutting-edge Linux, GNOME showcase, Linus Torvalds uses it, Red Hat proving ground |
Windows 10 | Microsoft | 2015 | Desktop | Last version of Windows (they said), 10-year run, still widely used, EOL 2025, TPM drama |
FreeBSD | FreeBSD Project | 1993 | Server/Embedded | Netflix runs on it, PlayStation OS base, rock-solid networking, BSD license, purist Unix |
iPadOS | Apple | 2019 | Tablet | iPad-specific iOS fork, Stage Manager, 'what's a computer?', Pro features, still can't replace laptop |
Raspberry Pi OS | Raspberry Pi Foundation | 2012 | SBC/IoT/Education | Debian-based, $35 computer OS, maker projects, education, Pi-hole, retro gaming |
Tails | Tails Project | 2009 | Privacy/Security | Edward Snowden recommended, amnesic OS (leaves no trace), Tor built-in, USB bootable |
HarmonyOS | Huawei | 2019 | Mobile/IoT | Huawei's Android alternative after US ban, Chinese market, cross-device ecosystem |
SteamOS | Valve | 2013 | Gaming (Steam Deck) | Steam Deck's OS, Linux-based gaming, Proton compatibility layer, couch gaming |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Operating Systems organized?
The table starts in the source data's order. Community voting is enabled as a separate approval signal beside eligible rows; votes do not replace the source values.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 15 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 15 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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