Operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Linux and Apple OSx are the software “bridge” between application code and computer hardware. It’s the operating system (OS) that defines the capabilities ...

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 ...

The race to become the operating system of the Internet is just beginning to heat up. It’s no longer about Windows vs. Linux vs. Unix. Or Intel vs. SPARC. The focus of this scenario is on the ...

Software applications in business fit into three categories. The first category contains applications that work but are not core to the business. The second category contains application that more or ...

The push toward disaggregation and customization in hardware is starting to be mirrored on the software side, where operating systems are becoming smaller and more targeted, supplemented with ...

Recognizing that personal productivity applications, the operating systems they run on, and the tools needed to secure them are all tightly linked, Microsoft today announced it is combining Office 365 ...

The recent integration of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into Windows 11 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 marks a pivotal moment in cybersecurity. As quantum computing continues advancing, the ...

An operating system is the foundation of any computing system, controlling the input and output of data and ensuring that different programs and devices work together effectively. Examples of ...