At present, in the PC field, the market share is occupied by Windows and macOS about 95%, while the remaining 5% is scattered in various Linux distributions and their modified versions, which also includes some domestic operating systems. These domestic operating systems are usually modified and customized based on Linux, although there are a large number of them, but in fact, they are not much different from other Linux distributions in terms of function and user experience. One can't help but wonder: since they are all based on Linux, why can't we concentrate on developing only one operating system?The following will be conducted from the perspectives of market economy, competitive environment and resource utilization**.
In a market economy, it is difficult to intervene in the development of the operating system through administrative means, because this is a market-oriented process. There are many domestic enterprises, and once they find market opportunities, they will flock to them, which is the instinctive reaction of the market economy. Especially in the early days of the operating system, no one can be sure which one will succeed, so more companies will be encouraged to try it in order to expand the market. This strategy of casting a wide net has helped to harvest more fish, but it has also led to the fragmentation of the OS brand. In addition, the existence of multiple operating systems can also spread the risk, once a problem occurs, other spare tire systems can be quickly replaced, to ensure the stable operation of the entire market.
The existence of multiple operating systems does not mean a waste of resources, on the contrary, fierce market competition is an important driving force for the growth of every enterprise. Only by surviving in a highly competitive market environment can enterprises gradually grow in subsequent development and eventually compete with giants such as Windows. If a company can survive with policy support or administrative intervention alone, it is likely that it will not be able to compete with competitors such as Windows in the global market. Therefore, for the domestic market, only those companies that can survive in the fierce competition and have their own strength can remain competitive and emerge in the global market.
Judging from the current situation of many domestic operating systems, although it seems to be somewhat scattered, in fact, this is the product of the market economy, and it is also the result of resource optimization and market competition. For an industry or a country, when the opportunity comes, there will always be a large number of companies vying to enter, and in the end, only a few can stand out from the competition and become giants. For those enterprises that do not have viability and development potential, elimination is inevitable. Therefore, the diversity of domestic operating systems is not a problem, on the contrary, it represents the innovative and competitive market conditions of Chinese software companies. For consumers, more choice means a better user experience and more value.
In the future, I believe that with the continuous development and growth of Chinese software companies, domestic operating systems will perform better and gradually compete with global giants. After all, in a market economy, success is ultimately determined by the market, and every business may be the lucky one. Only by maintaining an advantage in the fierce competition can we stand at the top of the industry. Therefore, for so many domestic operating systems, we do not need to worry, we believe that market forces and the survival of the fittest in competition will promote the progress and development of the industry. Let's wait and see, and look forward to the emergence of domestic operating systems in the future, bringing more surprises and convenience to users.