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Bill Gates announces Windows
Bill Gates announces Microsoft Windows November 10, 1983. -
Microsoft Windows 1.0
Microsoft Windows 1.0 is introduced in November 20, 1985. Remember floppy disks and kilobytes? Windows 1.0 requires a minimum of 256 kilobytes (KB), two double-sided floppy disk drives, and a graphics adapter card. A hard disk and 512 KB memory is recommended for running multiple programs or when using DOS 3.0 or higher. -
Windows 2.0
Microsoft Windows 2.0 was released December 9, 1987 and is initially sold for $100.00. Releases Windows 2.0 with desktop icons and expanded memory. With improved graphics support, you can now overlap windows, control the screen layout, and use keyboard shortcuts to speed up your work. Some software developers write their first Windows–based programs for this release. -
Windows 3.0
Microsoft Windows 3.0 was released May, 22 1990. Microsoft Windows 3.0 full version was priced at $149.95 and the upgrade version was priced at $79.95. -
Windows 3.1
Microsoft Windows 3.1 was released April, 1992 and sells more than 1 Million copies within the first two months of its release. Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1 was released October, 1992. -
Windows NT 3.5
Microsoft Windows NT 3.5 was released September 21, 1994. Is a 32-bit operating system, which makes it a strategic business platform that supports high-end engineering and scientific programs. -
Windows 95
In 1996, Microsoft releases Flight Simulator for Windows 95—the first time in its 14-year history that it’s available for Windows. This is the era of fax/modems, email, the new online world, and dazzling multimedia games and educational software. Windows 95 has built-in Internet support, dial-up networking, and new Plug and Play capabilities that make it easy to install hardware and software. The 32-bit operating system also offers enhanced multimedia capabilities, more powerful features for mo -
Windows 98
Released on June 25, 1998, Windows 98 is the first version of Windows designed specifically for consumers. PCs are common at work and home, and Internet cafes where you can get online are popping up. Windows 98 is described as an operating system that “Works Better, Plays Better.” -
Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000 was released February 17, 2000. Windows 2000 Professional is designed to replace Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on all business desktops and laptops. Built on top of the proven Windows NT Workstation 4.0 code base, Windows 2000 adds major improvements in reliability, ease of use, Internet compatibility, and support for mobile computing. -
Windows XP
On October 25, 2001, Windows XP is released with a redesigned look and feel that's centered on usability and a unified Help and Support services center. It’s available in 25 languages. From the mid-1970s until the release of Windows XP, about 1 billion PCs have been shipped worldwide. -
Windows Vista
Microsoft releases Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 to the general public January 30, 2007. More than 1.5 million devices are compatible with Windows Vista at launch. -
Windows 7
Microsoft releases Windows 7 October 22, 2009. Released for the wireless world of the late 2000s. -
Windows 8.0
Microsoft releases Windows 8 October 26, 2012. Introduces a totally new interface that works smoothly for both touch and mouse and keyboard.
