GOI is launching it’s own OS!! Aware of the pitfalls of vulnerabilities in its cyberspace following Snowden reports and countless attacks by Chinese hackers on key government websites, Centre has taken a vital step towards having its own operating system (OS) with which it plans to replace all other OSs, including the most popular Microsoft Windows in future.

Indian govt to have its own operating system for official use. A highly improved and secured version of BOSS (Bharat Operating System Solutions) has been developed by C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing). Indian government is all set to release BOSS this month.

The new OS is believed to have been launched to overcome the vulnerabilities that exist in government cyberspace resulting in a number of countless attacks by hackers. BOSS, which is a linux distribution, is developed with the help of Gujarat Technical University, DRDO and some other private computer manufacturers.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Several government agencies including the Army intelligence were given the task to attack it to test its vulnerability status but they all failed to break it.
• The new OS can help India take a substantial step to prepare in this direction as will be able to take care of both the individual computer as well as the networking.
• The OS is expected to be handed over to department of electronics and information technology (DEITY) to further smooth rough edges and ready it for the use of government ministries.

EXPECTED QUESTIONS

Name the operating system which was officially launched by GOI?

-BOSS (Bharat Operating System Solutions)