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Most Popular Computer Operating Systems 1985 - 2024
YT ^ | March, 2024 | Captain Gizmo

Posted on 04/27/2024 3:10:42 PM PDT by Signalman

These are the most popular computer operating systems from 1985 to 2024, based on market share. The latest numbers from 2003 on are readily available from Wikipedia and Statcounter. The first half of the video required a bit more research, which entailed finding and converting sales figures into market share. These numbers may be different based on what OSes are included in the stats, this is why different videos have slightly different numbers.


TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: linux; operatingsystems; osx; windows; windows10; windows11; windowspinglist
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To: Signalman

I somehow missed my favorite in the presentation. Windows ME

/s


81 posted on 04/28/2024 8:10:30 AM PDT by 2111USMC (Aim Small Miss Small)
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To: Signalman

This 8088-based kit running DOS 2.1 was a game-changer for me back in 1986.

82 posted on 04/28/2024 8:24:10 AM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: Signalman

That is a great graphic presentation of the PC desktop operating systems history. Thanks.


83 posted on 04/28/2024 8:26:39 AM PDT by Wuli ( )
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To: Signalman

I started with GCOS and WMMCCS back in 1976. Then onto Cyber 265 in 1979, IBM OS/360 in 1982 and DEC PDP Ultrix & RXS Macro in 1984.


84 posted on 04/28/2024 8:38:02 AM PDT by Alas Babylon! (Repeal the Patriot Act; Abolish the DHS; reform FBI top to bottom!)
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To: Signalman

Try pucking on OS and watch the market share % change over time.

It was interesting watching how long it took the Mac OS systems to move above the 5% or less of market share. Yet even today it is only about 15%.


85 posted on 04/28/2024 8:38:02 AM PDT by Wuli ( )
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To: Signalman

CP/M was significantly better than DOS. If Gary Kildall had not been such a dick and signed the non-compete with IBM, Gates would have faded into the dustbin of history and nobody ever would have heard of “Microsoft”.


86 posted on 04/28/2024 9:17:10 AM PDT by RainMan ((Democrats ... making war against America since April 12, 1861))
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To: Signalman

About 6 years ago, I went into a FedEx/Kinko’s store, and just inside the door, there was Steve Wozniak on his mobile phone. He was talking about Apple IIc progamming.

Sounded like somebody was working up a new OS for the computer.


87 posted on 04/28/2024 9:31:34 AM PDT by linMcHlp
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To: ducttape45

I just found a sealed copy of XP pro the other day. Wonder if authentication still works.


88 posted on 04/28/2024 11:17:23 AM PDT by Still Thinking (Freedom is NOT a loophole!)
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To: Still Thinking

Windows XP Mode - Install and Setup
https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8247-windows-xp-mode-install-setup-37.html

How to Set up a Windows XP Emulator for Windows 10
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-set-up-windows-xp-emulator-for-windows-10-4772549


89 posted on 04/28/2024 11:37:09 AM PDT by linMcHlp
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To: Signalman

WOW

let me see
c64, c128 with cpm,pc’s with msdos, win3.0,3.1, w95,w98,winXP,vista still have it on a laptop, win7 and win10
OS/2 and its incarnations on a laptop and a desktop, PCLinxOS on a laptop 32 bit and a desktop 64bit.


90 posted on 04/28/2024 12:51:25 PM PDT by markman46 (engage brain before using keyboard!!!)
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To: Still Thinking

I have XP and Office 2003. If I ever reconfigure my PCs, I plan on trying to load both of them to see if I can get them to work. Before W7 and Office 2010 came along, those two were the best.


91 posted on 04/28/2024 1:04:43 PM PDT by ducttape45 (Proverbs 14:34, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.")
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To: ducttape45

“I have XP and Office 2003.”

I have Windows 7 and Office 2003. When we move, that Office 2003 program goes with me in my carry-on, along with my jewelry and recipes. The introduction of “the ribbon” ruined MS Office Suite.

Hubby has that abominable Office 365. It’s a hot mess.

I also have an XP laptop, but it won’t connect to the wifi. It finds the wifi, but simply will not connect.


92 posted on 04/28/2024 1:21:13 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Navarro didn't kill himself.)
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To: Disambiguator

“Windows 7 is still my favorite OS.”

It’s the best! It’s on all of my systems. (You can buy new Windows 7 and XP from NIXSYS in their Legacy line, BTW.)

Around 2010 I had Vista on a laptop and didn’t like it much — until I got one with Window 10. Then I loved Vista.


93 posted on 04/28/2024 1:25:46 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Navarro didn't kill himself.)
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To: Ciaphas Cain

New XP / Win 7, etc.

https://nixsys.com/legacy-computers


94 posted on 04/28/2024 1:29:11 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Navarro didn't kill himself.)
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To: Disambiguator

I liked Win 2000 Pro.


95 posted on 04/28/2024 2:33:56 PM PDT by Salamander (Please visit my profile page help save my beloved dog's life. https://www.givesendgo.com/G2FUF.)
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To: MayflowerMadam
I remember once, when I reprogrammed the computer I have that will support XP and 2003, that I got XP to load, but I couldn't get 2003 to authenticate. I think that are probably ways to do it, but since I haven't had the need I haven't pursued it. But when I finally do a shuffle of my equipment, I'm going to give it a try and see if I can make it work.

I'm with you, I hate the ribbon, and there is an add-on I once used to restore the old menu. That ruined it for me as well. I use 2010 mostly now, which of course has the ribbon, but I put up with it.

96 posted on 04/28/2024 2:41:44 PM PDT by ducttape45 (Proverbs 14:34, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.")
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To: Salamander

I did too! Try loading that now and see what happens! LOL


97 posted on 04/28/2024 2:42:15 PM PDT by ducttape45 (Proverbs 14:34, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.")
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To: MayflowerMadam

I gotta check that out!


98 posted on 04/28/2024 2:43:40 PM PDT by ducttape45 (Proverbs 14:34, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.")
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To: RainMan

I remember that. I had hoped that CP/M would have become the premiere O/S. One of my military supervisors even had a personal computer that could boot both CP/M and MS-DOS. She preferred CP/M.


99 posted on 04/28/2024 2:46:54 PM PDT by ducttape45 (Proverbs 14:34, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.")
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To: 2111USMC

Windows ME, HAHAHAHA!!!


100 posted on 04/28/2024 2:47:48 PM PDT by ducttape45 (Proverbs 14:34, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.")
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