China has launched its computer operating system, named OpenKylin

Sakshi Education

China launched country’s first open-source desktop operating system (OS) named as OpenKylin 1.0 with the motive to create an independent software system and cut reliance on US technology.
OpenKyline 1.0 is an open-source desktop software developed by group of Chinese companies which is mainly headed 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 are considered key to serving as a pillar for driving construction of new infrastructure and boosting 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.