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This template can be used to provide a summary for articles on computer operating systems.
Usage
| A version of the {{{version_of}}} operating system | |
| [[File:{{{logo}}}|{{{logo_size}}}|alt={{{logo_alt}}}]] {{{logo_caption}}} | |
Screenshot [[File:{{{screenshot}}}|{{{screenshot_size}}}|alt={{{screenshot_alt}}}]] {{{caption}}} | |
| Developer | {{{developer}}} |
|---|---|
| Written in | {{{programmed_in}}} |
| OS family | {{{family}}} |
| Working state | {{{working_state}}} |
| Source model | {{{source_model}}} |
| Released to manufacturing | {{{RTM_date}}}[1] |
| General availability | {{{GA_date}}}[2] |
| Final release | {{{latest release version}}} / {{{latest release date}}}[3] |
| Final preview | {{{latest preview version}}} / {{{latest preview date}}}[4] |
| Marketing target | {{{marketing_target}}} |
| Available in | {{{language}}} |
| Update method | {{{updatemodel}}} |
| Package manager | {{{package_manager}}} |
| Platforms | {{{supported_platforms}}} |
| Kernel type | {{{kernel_type}}} |
| Userland | {{{userland}}} |
| Influenced | {{{influenced}}} |
| Influenced by | {{{influenced_by}}} |
| Default user interface | {{{ui}}} |
| License | {{{license}}} |
| Preceded by | {{{preceded_by}}} |
| Succeeded by | {{{succeeded_by}}} |
| Official website | {{{website}}} |
| Support status | |
| {{{support_status}}} | |
| Articles in the series | |
| {{{other_articles}}} | |
{{Infobox OS
| name = <!-- Name of program or distribution -->
| logo = <!-- Filename only: no wikilink, Image: or File: -->
| logo size =
| logo caption =
| logo alt =
| screenshot = <!-- Filename only: no wikilink, Image: or File: -->
| caption =
| screenshot_alt =
| collapsible =
| version of = <!-- For articles about releases of operating systems ONLY -->
| developer = <!-- Name of main developer or sponsor-->
| family = <!-- "Unix-like" or "Microsoft Windows" -->
| working state = <!-- "Current", "Discontinued" (operating systems), or "No longer supported" (releases) -->
| source model = <!-- "[[Open-source software|Open source]]", "Closed-source", or "Source-available" -->
| released = <!-- {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|df=yes/no}} -->
| discontinued = <!-- DON'T use this for articles about releases of operating systems. -->
| RTM date = <!-- {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|df=yes/no}} ONLY for articles about OS releases -->
| GA date = <!-- {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|df=yes/no}} ONLY for articles about OS releases -->
| latest release version =
| latest release date = <!-- {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|df=yes/no}} -->
| latest preview version =
| latest preview date = <!-- {{Start date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|df=yes/no}} -->
| repo = <!-- {{URL|https://example.com}} -->
| marketing target =
| programmed in =
| language = <!-- Supported human languages (English, French, Italian, Arabic, ...) -->
| language count =
| language footnote =
| update model = <!-- APT, Windows Update, etc. -->
| package manager = <!-- dpkg, rpm, Windows installer, etc. -->
| instruction sets = <!-- [[IA-32]], [[x86-64]], [[Itanium]], [[ARM architecture family|ARM]], etc. -->
| kernel type = <!-- Hybrid, Monolithic, Microkernel, Exokernel, Nanokernel, etc. -->
| userland =
| ui =
| license =
| preceded by =
| succeeded by =
| website = <!-- {{URL|www.example.org}} -->
| tagline =
| support status = <!-- For articles about releases of operating systems ONLY -->
| other articles =
}}
Parameters
TemplateData for Infobox OS
This template can be used to provide a summary for articles on computer operating systems and their particular releases.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | name | Name of the infobox. This is used internally in combination with Template:Latest stable software release/'name' and is also displayed at the top of the infobox if the Title parameter is absent. It must be pure text. Do not include any wikimarkup in this parameter.
| String | required |
| Title | title | Name of the operating system. Displayed at the top of the infobox. If not specified the 'Name' parameter or the PAGENAME are used. It should be plain text. Do not include a wikilink, hyperlink or image in this parameter. | String | optional |
| Logo | logo | An image path for the logo associated with this operating system. Logos used must comply with [[Wikipedia:Logos]] guidelines. For example: 'File:Microsoft Windows XP Logo.svg' | File | optional |
| Logo size | logo size logo_size | A width for the image, including the 'px'; the default is '250px'. For example: '106px' | String | optional |
| Logo caption | logo caption logo_caption | Icon to display in the title | Content | optional |
| Logo's alternative text | logo alt logo_alt | An alternative text for the logo. The alternative text is read by screen readers for the blind and must fill out the role of the logo. | String | optional |
| Screenshot | screenshot | A screenshot depicting the operating system in its default configuration. Screen shots should not include any non-standard themes, third-party applications, or personally identifiable information. For example: 'File:Windows 8 screenshot.png' | File | optional |
| Screenshot size | screenshot_size | A width for the screenshot, including the 'px'; the default is '290px'. For example: '200px' | String | optional |
| Screenshot's alternative text | screenshot_alt | An alternative text for the screenshot. The alternative text is read by screen readers for the blind and must fill out the role of the screenshot. | String | optional |
| Caption | caption | A caption describing the screenshot. Use of the word 'screenshot' in the description can be considered redundant, as the template places the image in a section titled 'Screenshot'. For example: 'Screenshot of the Windows 8 desktop' | Content | optional |
| Collapsible | collapsible | If the screenshot is too big, this parameter set to 'yes' will collapse this
| Line | optional |
| Version of | version of version_of | Name of operating system. (For articles about particular operating system releases.) | Content | optional |
| Developer | developer | Name of the current developer of the software product. It can be either an individual or an organization/business. For example: 'Microsoft' | Content | optional |
| Programmed in | programmed in prog language prog_language programmed_in | Programming languages this operating system is written in. For example: '[[C (programming language)|C]]' | Content | optional |
| Family | family | The name of the family of operating systems that this version is a part of. Examples include '[[Microsoft Windows]]', '[[Unix-like]]' and '[[Mac OS]]'; 'Linux' and 'Mac OS X' are not OS families
| String | optional |
| Working state | working state working_state | Working state of the operating system. Can be 'Current', 'Discontinued', or 'No longer supported'
| Line | optional |
| Source model | source model source_model | Source model of the operating system. Can be '[[Open-source]]', '[[Closed-source]]', or '[[Source-available]]'. Do not use 'free software', 'free and open-source software' or 'FOSS' as they are mainly licensing models and may or may not use the 'open-source' development methodology
| Line | optional |
| Initial release | released | The date of first public release of operating system. Should be set to {{Start date and age|Year|Month|Day}}. The value of this field is not shown if 'RTM date' or 'GA date' parameters are set | Content | optional |
| Discontinued | discontinued | Set to 'yes' if operating system is discontinued. Note: operating-system versions cannot be discontinued; do not use this parameter in articles about operating-system versions
| Line | optional |
| Released to manufacturing | RTM date RTM_date first release date first_release_date | The date when operating system version was released to manufacturing. Should be set to {{Start date and age|Year|Month|Day}}. Any value in this field disables display of 'Released' parameter. Note: only particular versions of operating systems may be released to manufacturing; do not use this parameter in articles about operating systems | Content | optional |
| Citation for release to manufacturing info | RTM url RTM_url | DEPRECATED. Do not use. | Unbalanced wikitext | deprecated |
| General availability | GA date GA_date | The date when operating system version became generally available. Should be set to {{Start date and age|Year|Month|Day}}. Any value in this field disables display of 'Released' parameter. Note: only particular versions of operating systems may be released to manufacturing; do not use this parameter in articles about operating systems | Content | optional |
| Citation for general availability info | GA url GA_url | DEPRECATED. Do not use. | Unbalanced wikitext | deprecated |
| Latest release version | latest release version latest_release_version release version release_version | For operating systems, the version number of latest stable release (for example 'Windows 8.1'). For operating system versions, the version of latest stable build (for example '6.3.9600') | Line | optional |
| Latest release date | latest release date latest_release_date release date release_date | The date of latest stable release (for operating systems) or build (for operating system versions). Should be set to {{Start date and age|Year|Month|Day}} | Content | optional |
| Citation for release info | release url release_url | DEPRECATED. Do not use. | Unbalanced wikitext | deprecated |
| Latest preview version | latest preview version latest_preview_version preview version preview_version | For operating systems, the version number of latest preview ('beta', 'unstable', 'development') release (for example 'Windows 8 Consumer Preview'). For operating system versions, the version of latestpreview ('beta', 'unstable', 'development') build (for example '8250') | Line | optional |
| Latest preview date | latest preview date latest_preview_date preview date preview_date | The date of latest preview ('beta', 'unstable', 'development') release (for operating systems) or build (for operating system versions). Should be set to {{Start date and age|Year|Month|Day}} | Content | optional |
| Citation for preview info | preview url preview_url | DEPRECATED. Do not use. | Unbalanced wikitext | deprecated |
| Source code repository | repo | The online source code repository, if available. For example, the sourceforge or github project page. As with the website parameter, this should use the {{URL}} template. In the absence of this parameter, infobox attempts to acquire the repository link from Wikidata. This parameter overrides the Wikidata link. | String | optional |
| Marketing target | marketing target marketing_target | Target audience of operating system or its version | String | optional |
| Language count | language count | Number of languages supported. Causes the list of languages to become collapsed. | Number | optional |
| Language footnote | language footnote | A citation for the number of languages supported. (The list of languages can have an independent citation.) Include<ref> tags if you use the footnote system. | Unbalanced wikitext | optional |
| Language | language human language human_language | Human languages this operating system is available in. Avoid stating just number of translations or wikilinking languages | String | optional |
| Update model | update model updatemodel update_model | Tools or methods of updating operating system | String | optional |
| Package manager | package manager package_manager | Wikilinked name of package management software supplied with operating system | Content | optional |
| Instruction sets | instruction sets instruction_sets instruction set instruction_set supported platforms supported_platforms | Instruction sets supported by operating system | String | optional |
| Kernel type | kernel type kernel_type | Type of kernel of operating system. Possible values include '[[Monolithic kernel|Monolithic]]' or '[[Microkernel]]'. Note: for Linux distributions, this should be '[[Monolithic kernel|Monolithic]] ([[Linux kernel|Linux]])'
| Content | optional |
| Userland | userland | (For Unix-like operating systems) type of userland of operating system. Examples include 'BSD' and '[[GNU Core Utilities|GNU]]' | Content | optional |
| Influenced | influenced | Name of technologies, software, devices or methodologies that this operating system influenced. | String | optional |
| Influenced by | influenced by influenced_by | Name of other technology, software, devices or methodology that influenced the creation of this operating system. | String | optional |
| Default user interface | ui | User interface the default installation of operating system boots into | Content | optional |
| License | license | License or licensing model used for this operating system. May be set either to well-known license or licenses with wikilink (for example: '[[GPLv2]]'), or to licensing model ('[[Proprietary software|Proprietary]]' or '[[Freeware]]') | Content | optional |
| Preceded by | preceded by preceded_by | For operating system: OS or list of OSs that were officially superseded by this operating system. For operating system versions: previous version of the operating system intended for the same target audience | Content | optional |
| Succeeded by | succeeded by succeeded_by | For operating system: OS that officially superseded this operating system. For operating system versions: next version of the operating system intended for the same target audience | String | optional |
| Official website | website | The web site URL of the software package. This URL must be readable in print. Therefore, you should use '{{tl|URL}}' template like this: '{{URL|http://www.example.com}}'. Avoid using printer-hostile forms like '[http://www.example.com Example website]'. In absence of this parameter, infobox attempts to acquire the website link from Wikidata. This parameter overrides the Wikidata link. (It is useful when a second infobox for something different is defined on a page.) In addition, the special value 'hide' suppresses this field, even in presence of a Wikidata link. (It is useful for articles that have several infoboxes and do not want all of them show a Wikidata link ad nauseam.) | Content | optional |
| Tagline | tagline | A marketing tagline fits perfectly here. Used on iOS and iPadOS version pages. | String | optional |
| Support status | support status support_status | Support status of operating system version. Not applicable to operating systems | String | optional |
| Other articles | other articles other_articles | List of very closely related articles. For loosely related articles, consider using the 'See also' section instead. | Content | optional |
| Body style | bodystyle | CSS style rules to be applied to the entire infobox. Use only when absolutely necessary. Do not use for evil. ;) | String | optional |
Moving release data outside the article
The subject's latest release version, latest release date, latest preview version and latest preview date can be moved outside the article.
Template method (single wiki)
Users visiting the article may click the version number or "[±]" link in the infobox to edit that external source. This mode is very useful for articles about software products whose vendors keep releasing updates or newer versions. With this mode is enabled, users can quickly and effectively edit the release data without editing the article proper (and cluttering its edit history with inconsequential edits).
Note, however, that if |latest release version= or |latest preview version= parameters are explicitly specified, the infobox does not look for external sources. (This can be useful if, for example, the preview version is frequently updated, but the release version is not.)
To make the infobox retrieve release data from outside the article:
- Create an external source that supplies data for latest stable release. To do so:
- Copy and paste the following URL into your browser's address bar, replacing INFOBOX_NAME with the value supplied in
|name=parameter of the infobox://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:Latest_stable_software_release/INFOBOX_NAME&action=edit&preload=Template:LSR/syntax - In the page that opens, fill in the required information.
- Save the page.
- Copy and paste the following URL into your browser's address bar, replacing INFOBOX_NAME with the value supplied in
- Create an external source that supplies data for latest preview release. To do so:
- Copy and paste the following URL into your browser's address bar, replacing INFOBOX_NAME with the value suppplied in
|name=parameter of the infobox://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:Latest_preview_software_release/INFOBOX_NAME&action=edit&preload=Latest preview release/syntax - In the page that opens, fill in the required information.
- Save the page.
- Copy and paste the following URL into your browser's address bar, replacing INFOBOX_NAME with the value suppplied in
- In the main article, delete
|latest release version=,|latest release date=,|latest preview version=or|latest preview date=parameters. - Save the article.
- Refresh the article.
Wikidata method (multi-language, potentially all wikis)
With a Wikidata entry, OS version information can be input once, and then automatically transcluded to any Wikipedia in any language, as long as they are using a Wikidata template for their data.
- See: Template:Wikidata for usage information
- See: Deepin for a usage example.
Examples
Computer operating system
 Logo as of October 2021 | |
| Developer | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Source model | |
| Initial release | November 20, 1985 |
| Latest release | 24H2 (10.0.26100.5074) (August 29, 2025[5]) [±] |
| Latest preview | |
| Marketing target | Personal computing |
| Available in | 110 languages |
| Update method | |
| Package manager | Windows Installer (.msi, .msix, .msp), executable file (.exe), Universal Windows Platform (.appx, .appxbundle) |
| Platforms | IA-32, x86-64, ARM, ARM64 Previously: 16-bit x86, DEC Alpha, MIPS, PowerPC, Itanium |
| Kernel type |
|
| Default user interface | Windows shell |
| License | Proprietary commercial software |
{{Infobox OS
| name = Windows
| logo = Windows logo and wordmark - 2021.svg
| logo size = 250px
| logo caption = Logo as of October 2021
| screenshot =
| caption = Screenshot showing the new Start menu and centered taskbar, with the Search box open
| developer = [[Microsoft]]
| released = {{Start date and age|1985|11|20}}
| language = 110 languages
| package manager = [[Windows Installer]] (.msi, .msix, .msp), [[executable file]] (.exe), [[Universal Windows Platform]] ([[APPX|.appx]], .appxbundle)
| ui = [[Windows shell]]
| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]] [[commercial software]]
| website = {{Official URL}}
| source_model = {{ubl
| [[Proprietary software|Closed-source]]
| [[Source-available software|Source-available]] (through [[Shared Source Initiative]])
}}
| latest release version = {{Latest stable software release/Windows 11}}
| latest preview version = {{Latest preview software release/Windows 11}}
| marketing_target = Personal computing
| kernel_type = {{plainlist|
* [[Windows NT]] family: [[Hybrid kernel|Hybrid]]
* [[Windows Embedded Compact]]/Windows CE: Hybrid or Monolithic
* [[Windows 9x]] and earlier: [[Monolithic kernel|Monolithic]] ([[MS-DOS]] and [[VMM32]])
}}
| supported_platforms = [[IA-32]], [[x86-64]], [[ARM architecture family|ARM]], [[ARM64]]<br />
Previously: [[x86|16-bit x86]], [[DEC Alpha]], [[MIPS architecture|MIPS]], [[PowerPC]], [[Itanium]]
| updatemodel = {{unbulleted list|[[Windows Update]]|[[Microsoft Store]]|[[Windows Server Update Services]] (WSUS)}}
}}
Mobile operating system
.svg){kind=logo} | |
Screenshot Android 13 home screen with Pixel Launcher | |
| Developer | Various (mostly Google) |
|---|---|
| Written in | Java, Kotlin (UI), C (core), C++ and others |
| OS family | Unix-like (modified Linux kernel) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source, freeware (most devices include proprietary components, such as Google Play Services or One UI) |
| Initial release | September 23, 2008 |
| Latest release | Android 13 / August 15, 2022 |
| Latest preview | Android 14: DP1 / February 8, 2023[10] |
| Marketing target | Smartphones, tablet computers, smart TVs (Android TV), Android Auto and smartwatches (Wear OS) |
| Available in | 100+ languages |
| Update method | Over-the-air |
| Package manager | APK-based |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux kernel) |
| Userland | Bionic libc, mksh shell, Toybox as core utilities |
| Default user interface | Graphical (multi-touch) |
| License |
|
| Support status | |
| Supported | |
| Articles in the series | |
| Android version history | |
{{Infobox OS
| name = Android
| logo = Android logo 2019 (stacked).svg
| logo caption =
| logo size = 121px
| logo alt = A flat robot head, a bright sea green semicircle with antennas and small holes for eyes.
| screenshot =
| screenshot_size = 214px
| caption = [[Android 13]] home screen with Pixel Launcher
| collapsible = no
| developer = Various (mostly [[Google]])
| family = [[Unix-like]] (modified [[Linux kernel]])
| working state = Current
| source model = [[Open source software|Open source]], [[freeware]] (most devices include [[proprietary software|proprietary]] components, such as [[Google Play Services]] or [[One UI]])
| released = {{Start date and age|2008|9|23}}
| latest preview version = Android 14: DP1
| latest preview date = {{Start date and age|2023|2|8}}<ref name=beta3>{{Cite web |title=Release notes |url=https://developer.android.com/about/versions/14/release-notes |access-date=2023-02-08 |website=Android Developers |language=en}}</ref>
| latest release version = [[Android 13]]
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2022|8|15}}
| marketing target = [[Smartphone]]s, [[tablet computer]]s, [[smart TV]]s ([[Android TV]]), [[Android Auto]] and [[smartwatch]]es ([[Wear OS]])
| programmed in = [[Java (programming language)|Java]], [[Kotlin (programming language)|Kotlin]] (UI), [[C (programming language)|C]] (core), [[C++]] and others
| language = <!-- Supported human languages (English, French, Italian, Arabic, ...) -->
| language count = 100+ <!--7.0 has "100 new languages", so 170? or just 100[+]? -->
| update model = [[Over-the-air update|Over-the-air]]
| package manager = [[Android application package|APK]]-based
| instruction sets = [[ARM64]] (previous versions were also compatible with ARMv7, x86, x86-64 and RISC-V unofficially still supported via third-party solutions)<ref>{{Cite web|last=García|first=Érika|title=Google bans 32-bit apps from Android for good|date=September 2021|url=https://blog.en.uptodown.com/google-bans-32-bit-apps-from-android-for-good/|access-date=2021-11-22|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-12|title=32-bits is dead: Here's what it means for Android, Apple, and more|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/arm-32-vs-64-bit-explained-1232065/|access-date=2021-11-22|website=Android Authority}}</ref>
| kernel type = [[Monolithic kernel|Monolithic]] ([[Linux kernel]])
| userland = [[Bionic (software)|Bionic libc]], [[KornShell|mksh]] shell, [[Toybox]] as core utilities <!-- Toybox in all currently supported, i.e. not in 6.0 and earlier: previously native core utilities with a few from [[NetBSD]] -->
| ui = [[Graphical user interface|Graphical]] ([[multi-touch]])
| license = {{unbulleted list|[[Apache License]] 2.0 for userspace software|[[GNU GPL]] v2 for the [[Linux kernel]] modifications}}
| website = {{Official URL}}
| support_status = Supported
| other articles = [[Android version history]]
}}