Windows

Microsoft Windows Operating System's History

  • Windows 1.0 Release

    Windows 1.0 Release
    windows 1.0 was released, and is much different than the original MC-DOS. Instead of using a window where you need to program what you want to run, you click buttons and icons and the specific icon or button you click excecutes a certain command.
  • Windows 2.0 Released

    Windows 2.0 Released
    Windows 2.0 was released with the new control panel and many new features and improvements! As the procesors get better, so does the memory capacity, and so does the operating systems!
  • Windows 3.0 Release

    Windows 3.0 Release
    Windoes 3.0 is released with the newest of things! The new virtual memory system is introduced which allows bettter looking operating systems, and Windows 3.0 and Windows 3.1 started to look more like the operating systems to come!
  • Windows NT Release

    Windows NT is a 32-bit OS, and makes up for efficient buisness and group use.
  • Windows 95 Release

    Windows 95 Release
    The new windows has come! This one has a start button! Not so much of an excitement now as it was back 20 years ago! But this release was an amazing operating system of its time, selling over 7-million copies in just two weeks! This 32-bit OS is a revolution for Microsoft and their operating systems! And lets not forge tthe introduction of internet! This year was the first form of internet that was released to the public!
  • Windows 98 Release

    Windows 98 Release
    Windows 98 was the next operating system, and was the last OS that was based on MS-DOS. This is also the first windows that is specially designed for consumers. This OS is the dawn of internet and now makes everything easier to find.
  • Windows XP Release

    Windows XP Release
    windows XP is the newest OS of the year! Its "Stable, Usable, and Fast". Windows XP will be one of the best selling products of Microsoft for the next coming years. Over 1 billion copies were sold.
  • Windows Vista

    Windows Vista
    Windows Vista was the OS witht the most security, but wasnt the most loved operating system ever! Windows Vista hadthe best file protection system and also had an immersive media support.
  • Windows 7

    Windows 7
    Windows 7 was reelased for the wireless word and all of the internet users. Laptops are being sold more than desktops, so wireless hotspots are being made more and more. this OS has many new ways to work o your documents, including new features, RAM use, and speed.
  • Windows 8 and 8.1 Release

    Windows 8 and 8.1 Release
    The newest and boldest addition to the Windows OS franchise. Definitely not the best, but this new OS has many different features that allow for cool things to be done, and many new learning opporotunities.