China has launched its computer operating system, named OpenKylin: China released the country’s first open-source desktop operating system (OS), OpenKylin 1.0, with the goal of developing an independent software system and reducing dependency on US technology.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 2023
What in News?
- China recently released OpenKylin 1.0, its first open-source desktop operating system (OS), in order to lessen its reliance on US technology and establish China’s autonomous software system.
- The release of OperKylin, an open-source desktop system, represented the country’s most recent move to produce indigenous software that decreases reliance on Western technologies.
- The OpenKylin system has been developed with the contribution from various companies and organizations.
- Several Chinese Companies are currently working on creating operating system that can replace Microsoft’s Windows and Apple MacOS. Union Tech Software Technology Co. ltd. is one of these companies, and it is in the midst of building its own operating system named “Unity.”
- The main supporter in launching this open-source desktop system OpenKylin is the China Industrial Control System Emergency Response Team, which is overseen by the industry and Information Technology Ministry and additional more than ten software companies.
About the OpenKyline:
- OpenKyline 1.0 is an open-source desktop programme created by a consortium of Chinese enterprises led by China Electronic Corp.
- OpenKylin 1.0 is a Linux operating system created by a community of about 4,000 developers.
- OpenKylin users have access to the software’s line of code and can easily modify them as they wish, unlike Microsoft and Apple which keeps the working of windows and MacOS secret.
- The launch of the OpenKylin is considered to be the latest effort in the development of homgrown software. Homegrown software is regarded as critical to serving as a foundation for driving the construction of new infrastructure and accelerating the development of the digital economy.
OpenKylin has benefits in the various sectors as:
- OpenKylin helps in improving the domestic operating system through iteration and upgrading.
- OpenKylin ensures security in critical areas including, government affairs, communications, energy and transportation.
- Openkylin will provide reliable fundamental software services to support the country’s IT industrial chain.
