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XEROX PRAC
Xerox introduces the first prototype system that features a graphical user interface. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphical_user_interface) -
Apple LLGS
Apple creates their own computer based on work from xerox without permission. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphical_user_interface) -
GEM for Atari Systems increases in use
GEM (Graphical Enviorment Manager) was created by DRI for Atari Computers. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphical_user_interface) -
Amiga Intuition
Amiga creates the Intuition GUI for the TRS-80. The first cheap and most featured GUI at the time. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphical_user_interface) -
Apple sues DRI over GEM
Apple sues DRI because GEM looks similar to Apples OS.
This is the first of many "look and feel" lawsuites from apple. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphical_user_interface) -
Xerox sues Apple over PRAC GUI
Apple is accused of taking the design of the Xerox prac and poaching XEROX employees to create their own version. (http://articles.latimes.com/1989-12-15/business/fi-329_1_apple-computer) -
MS DOS
The first os that allowed much more detailed graphics, image processing, file systems with a framework for programs. The begging of Windows. -
Charges against apple dropped
Apple found not guilty to spite controversial evidence. (http://www.applematters.com/article/december-14-1989-xerox-sues-apple/) -
Apple Sues Microsoft
Apple sues microsoft for msdos. This is the first case they lost and sparked a huge devlopement in the feild of GUI. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Computer,_Inc._v._Microsoft_Corporation) -
Windows 3.1 (16Bit)
The first version of Windows. A much more high end and polished version of any prior system. Features networking and high end graphics. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_windows) -
Windows 95
Microsoft continues innovating the GUI system. Now with 32bit. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_windows) -
Windows XP Released
Windows XP, supporting 32bit and 64bit systems. Features one of the most detailed GUIs in the market. First GUI to intorduce the use of gradients and vivid colors. -
Windows Mobile 2003
Windows Mobile, the first os for smartphones and pocket PCs that features a dynamic GUI. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Mobile) -
Windows Mobile 2005
A new revision of windows mobile. Featuring a much more detailed and pretty interface similar to windows XP. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Mobile) -
Windows Mobile 2006
Another version of Windows Mobile. Features use of gradients and some transparency as similar to the coming vista. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Mobile) -
Windows Vista
Vista intorcuded. While it had many buy and a bad reputation it featured one of the most advance interfaces of all time. Transparency and color schemes are now usable. Dynamic interfaces that change based on what you are doing and whats on the screen. Takes advantage of 64bit systems and high end graphics systems. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_windows) -
Windows 7
An update to Windows Vista. Features minor UI changes simply to be diverse from Windows Vista. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_windows) -
Windows 8
Windows 8 is a soon to be released version of Windows 7. It has a new home screen similar to the smartphone market in hopes to make it easier for everyone to use.The new interface is very contraversal. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_windows)
