ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

History of operating systems

Okay, kiddo. So, imagine your computer is like a house. And, just like every house needs a builder to create it, every computer needs an operating system to make it work.

The first operating systems were created back in the 1950s and 1960s. They were really basic and only allowed the computer to do one task at a time. Think of it like playing with one toy at a time.

As computers got bigger and more complicated, developers started making more advanced operating systems. These new operating systems could do more than one task at a time, called multitasking. It’s like playing with more than one toy at a time.

Over time, different companies created their own operating systems. Apple created the MacOS, Microsoft created the Windows operating system, and there were many others too.

As technology improved, so did operating systems. They were made to be faster, safer, and more user-friendly. This means even kids like you can use them!

Nowadays, there are many different types of operating systems, and they are still working hard to create new and better ones all the time. So, the next time you use your computer, remember to thank the operating system for helping you do what you want to do!