History of macOS
- Classic Mac OS (1984 to 2001): MacOS is known as Classic Mac OS. it was the original operating system for Macintosh computers. It was recognized by its graphical user interface and components like the Macintosh desktop and Finder. Mac OS1 through Mac OS9 were among the versions.
- Mac OS X (2001 to 2012): Apple made the switch to a Unix based operating system in 2001 with the release of Mac OS X. This is significant improvements in security and performance were made with Mac OS X. It introduce features like the Dock and the Aqua user interface. Pre installed programs like Mail and Safari are also exist in this.
- macOS (2016 – present): In 2016, Apple rebranded its desktop operating system as macOS To better match the naming standards of its other platforms like iOS and watchOS. Frequent updates provide new features and upgrades for security measures.
What is macOS?
macOS is built on a Unix based architecture and provides users with a reliable and user friendly experience. In this article, we will understand macOS in detail.