Recently, a global technology event has reminded us once again that the risks of relying on foreign technology cannot be ignored. A simple system update can bring down critical services around the world.
Domestic operating systems, once regarded as a supporting role in the technology market, are often difficult to compete with international manufacturers because of compatibility and user habits. Changes in the political and economic environment at home and abroad have significantly enhanced the strategic position of this market. The independence of domestic operating systems has become an important part of national strategic security.
The country's critical infrastructure, such as electricity, transportation, and communications, is increasingly reliant on highly complex computing systems. Once these systems run operating systems with backdoors or security vulnerabilities, the consequences are devastating.
In the case of Microsoft's BSOD, a pirated operating system unexpectedly avoided a massive failure due to a lack of instant updates, ironically highlighting the risk of relying too heavily on a single source of technology.
Developing an autonomous operating system is not an overnight task, it requires huge R&D investment and long-term market cultivation. From the development of the operating system kernel to the construction of the application ecosystem, each step requires deep technical accumulation and continuous innovation capabilities. Domestic operating systems also need to face the pressure of market competition from major international manufacturers, as well as the change of domestic user habits.
While pursuing technological updates, we should also pay attention to the stability and security of the system. Frequent system updates can bring new features, but they can also introduce new instability. Software developers need to find a reasonable balance between the introduction of new technologies and the stability of their systems.