China Releases KylinOS V11 to Strengthen Domestic OS Ecosystem
Kylin Software, a subsidiary of China Electronics, officially launched KylinOS V11 at the 2025 China Operating System Industry Conference. This release marks a significant milestone as the first commercial operating system in China built on Linux Kernel 6.6, aiming to enhance national self-reliance in critical software infrastructure. The new OS targets key sectors including government, finance, energy, and telecommunications, offering improved stability and security features such as secure vaults and anti-screenshot capabilities. A major innovation is the deep integration of AI, featuring a pre-installed assistant for text-to-image generation and intelligent Q&A, optimized for heterogeneous computing environments to boost enterprise efficiency. KylinOS V11 boasts compatibility with over seven million hardware and software adaptations, supporting domestic CPUs and GPUs. With over 16 million deployments and a 14-year streak as the leading Linux distribution in China, the system has previously supported major aerospace projects like the Tianwen Mars mission. This launch underscores China's strategic push to strengthen its core technological capabilities and reduce dependence on foreign operating systems.
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China Releases KylinOS V11 to Strengthen Domestic OS Ecosystem
Kylin Software, a subsidiary of China Electronics, officially launched KylinOS V11 at the 2025 China Operating System Industry Conference. This release marks a significant milestone as the first commercial operating system in China built on Linux Kernel 6.6, aiming to enhance national self-reliance in critical software infrastructure. The new OS targets key sectors including government, finance, energy, and telecommunications, offering improved stability and security features such as secure vaults and anti-screenshot capabilities. A major innovation is the deep integration of AI, featuring a pre-installed assistant for text-to-image generation and intelligent Q&A, optimized for heterogeneous computing environments to boost enterprise efficiency. KylinOS V11 boasts compatibility with over seven million hardware and software adaptations, supporting domestic CPUs and GPUs. With over 16 million deployments and a 14-year streak as the leading Linux distribution in China, the system has previously supported major aerospace projects like the Tianwen Mars mission. This launch underscores China's strategic push to strengthen its core technological capabilities and reduce dependence on foreign operating systems.
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