Operating system

Software includes all different software programs on a computer, such as applications and the operating system.

The operating system (like Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Android and various Linux distributions) is a layer of software that is used as a platform for running the applications, and controls all user interface tools including display and the keyboard.

Because smartphones are small computers, they run an operating system that is often common between devices to ensure compatibility.

Bill gates founded Microsoft in 1976 when he formed a contract with Mits (Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems) to develop a basic operating system for their new microcomputers.

It soon became a best seller and was able to capture the majority of the operating system market share.

Driverless cars really do belong in what I imagine as the world of the future, alongside robot butlers and a Windows Operating System that doesn't crash.

Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1976 when he formed a contract with Mits (Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems) to develop a basic operating system for their new microcomputers.

The operating system (like Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Android and various Linux distributions) is a layer of software that is used as a platform for running the applications, and controls all user interface tools including display and the keyboard.

From the operating system to word processing suites, Microsoft really does know their game.

Microsoft's first major deal was with IBM for their new computer's operating system in 1980 which the company named PC DOS, the deal was a whopping $50,000.