The computer's master control program. When a computer is turned on, a small "boot program" loads the operating system. Although additional system modules may be loaded as needed, the main part, known ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. A traditional operating system (OS) such as Windows, macOS and Linux facilitates user ...

A compact operating system that provides immediate access to the Internet via a browser as soon as the power is turned on. An instant-on operating system also allows access to local applications such ...

Recently, we asked if it was possible for Europe to have a dominant smartphone again. The answer was simple: no, not unless there’s some sort of miracle. The reason behind this is multifaceted, but ...

When it comes to modern operating systems for PowerPC-based systems like pre-Intel Macs, or other PowerPC-based systems like older or newer AmigaOS-compatible systems, there is an increasing lack of ...