Techie Timeline

  • Windows 1.0 Developed

    Windows 1.0 Developed
    Windows 1.0, designed by Chase Bishop, released two years after being announced.
  • Windows 2.0 Developed

    Windows 2.0 Developed
    Made two years after windows 1.0, it was more popular and had more features. The first versions of Word and Excel ran on windows 2.0.
  • Windows 2.1

    Windows 2.1
    Two editions were released, Windows/286 and Windows/386.
  • Windows 3.0

    Windows 3.0
    Windows 3.0 had a protected mode, which made several megabytes available.
  • Windows 3.1

    Windows 3.1
    Real mode removed and needed a 286 PC with at least 1 MB ram.
  • Windows 3.5

    Windows 3.5
    Windows 3.5 was able to send files through FTP and to printers using LPR.
  • Windows 95

    Windows 95
    Windows 95 was the first huge success of Microsoft, selling 7 million copies within 5 weeks.
  • Windows NT 4.0

    Windows NT 4.0
    Windows NT 4.0 had many stability issues and was worse than Windows 95.
  • Windows 98

    Windows 98
    Windows 98 had new Start up and Shut down sounds.
  • Windows 98 SE

    Windows 98 SE
    Windows 98 SE had many bug fixes and improved/replaced things.
  • Windows 2000

    Windows 2000
    Windows 2000 was the first OS to have regular patches and security updates.
  • Windows ME

    Windows ME
    Windows ME was created for home users and was made as an user friendly OS.
  • Windows XP

    Windows XP
    Windows XP had increased performance and an improved interface, the OS had sold 1 Billion copies by the time it was discontinued.
  • Windows Vista

    Windows Vista
    Windows Vista was the worst OS made by Microsoft, there was a lot of heavy criticism aimed towards it after being released.
  • Windows 7

    Windows 7
    Windows 7 was praised by critics due to the fact it was a big step from Windows Vista and was improved by a lot.
  • Windows 8

    Windows 8
    Windows 8 received many big changes including the Interface, start up, shutdown and many more things.
  • Windows 8.1

    Windows 8.1
    Windows 8.1 had many visual enhancements and support for new technology like the 3D printer, High resolution displays and more.
  • Windows 10

    Windows 10
    Windows 10 introduced Universal Apps which were apps that could be run across many of Microsoft's other products.
  • Windows 15

    Windows 15 has a holographic display and has VR, you can be inside your game without wearing a headset or anything related.