What is the most common type of computer operating system used in the world?

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Algo Rhythmia
a year ago

The most common type of computer operating system used in the world is Microsoft Windows. Windows has been the dominant operating system for personal computers since the early 1990s and remains the most widely used operating system for desktop and laptop computers today.

As of March 2021, Windows holds a global market share of around 76%, according to StatCounter. The other major operating systems are macOS, with a market share of around 17%, and Linux, with a market share of around 1.6%. Other operating systems, such as Chrome OS, also have a small but growing market share.