Most Popular Operating Systems (1980–2025) – 45 Years of EPIC OS WARS!
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🔥 Witness the Evolution of Operating Systems from 1980 to 2025! Which OS ruled the tech world? Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or something unexpected? Watch this animated bar chart race to see how the battle of operating systems unfolded over 45 years! 💻 This video covers: The rise and fall of Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and more Desktop vs Mobile OS trends Major milestones in OS history Market share shifts across decades A visual timeline from MS-DOS to Android dominance ⚔️ Welcome to the ultimate OS war – who wins in the end? 📅 Timeline Highlights: 1980s: The birth of MS-DOS and early Apple systems 1990s: Windows 95, the browser wars, Linux enters the scene 2000s: XP domination, macOS X revolution 2010s: The rise of Android and iOS 2020s: Mobile OS dominance and surprises 📈 About This Video: This is an animated bar chart race showing the most popular operating systems by market share over time. All data is based on publicly available stats and estimates from historical records, usage data, and tech archives. Data Source: StatsCounter, Our World in Data Music: Scott Buckley - Titan, Shoulders of Giants, Ascension
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