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Top Operating Systems of 2016

The highest-rated operating systems of 2016, ranked by community votes on Peakd.

Showing live rankings. Historical snapshots will appear once daily snapshots begin.

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OpenSUSE

openSUSE makes open source Linux operating systems, available for free in several flavors

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Arch Linux

Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86-64 general purpose GNU/Linux distribution versatile enough to suit any role

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Gentoo

Customizable and highly-configurable Linux distribution

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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS, often shortened to PCLOS, is a rolling-release Linux distribution for x86-64 computers, with KDE Plasma, MATE, and XFCE as its default user

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QNX

Secure, reliable, and scalable operating system for IoT devices and connected systems

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iOS

iOS 27 with all-new Siri AI powered by Apple Intelligence and new features for a more responsive, delightful experience

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Sailfish OS

Linux-based mobile operating system for European markets

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Palm OS

Mobile operating system for handheld devices

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Harmony OS

Huawei's open-source, cross-platform operating system

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Amazon Fire OS

Amazon Fire OS

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Microsoft Windows 3.1

Describes the Windows Installer 3

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GNOME Shell

core user interface of the GNOME desktop environment

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FalconView

mapping software used for military mission planning as part of the Portable Flight Planning Software suite

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Grupperejsebureauet

Danish travel agency specialising in group and educational trips in Europe

15
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Point-to-Point Protocol daemon

daemon which implements the PPP protocol for internetworking over dialup lines

Rankings reflect community votes. Daily snapshots preserve historical positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best operating systems in 2016?

Based on community votes, OpenSUSE is the highest-rated operating systems of 2016, ranked #1 by the community.

How are annual rankings calculated?

Peakd annual rankings reflect trust-weighted community votes. Daily snapshots capture rank positions, and the most recent snapshot for the year is displayed. Rankings cannot be manipulated by companies.

What changed from 2015?

Rankings shift as the community votes. New entrants may appear while others drop. Compare with the 2015 rankings to see movement.

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