Microsoft Windows (also referred to as Windows or Win) is a graphical operating system developed and published by Microsoft.
Why is it called WINDOWS?
Microsoft chose "Windows" because of the multiple windows that allow different tasks and programs to run at the same time.
Who is the founder of Windows OS?
Bill Gates ! (4th richest man in the world Aug 2021)
The original Windows 1 was released in November 1985 and was Microsoft's first true attempt at a graphical user interface in 16-bit. Development was spearheaded by Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
Why is it so popular?
Because it has a wealth of tools and features etc. It's also user-friendly and very understandable.
Versions of Microsoft Windows :
Windows 1.0 : (November 1985)
It was a competitor with Apple's operating system, but achieved little popularity. It 1.0 is not a complete operating system; rather, it extends MS-DOS. Components included : Clock, Calculator, Calendar, Cardfile, Clipboard viewer, Control panel, Notepad, Paint, Reversi, Terminal, and Write.
Windows 2.0 : (December 1987)
It was more popular than Windows 1.0, with several feature development and sophisticated keyboard shortcuts.
Windows 3.0 (March 1, 1992)
With a new design and a protected mode, which gave the users access to several megabytes of memory without the obligation to participate in the software virtual memory scheme.
Windows 95 (August 24, 1995)
With replacing the (Program manager) with (the Start menu), and it introduced support for native 32-bits applications, plug and play hardware, preemptive multitasking, long file names of up to 255 characters, and provided increased stability over its predecessors.
Windows 98 (June 25, 1998)
It introduced the Windows Driver Model and support for USB composite devices. Also included an integration of Internet explorer and Windows Media Player
Windows Me (September 14, 2000)
The last DOS-based version of Windows. It has faster boot times than previous versions. It included new programs : Windows Movie Maker and Windows Image Acquisition.
Windows XP (October 25, 2001)
It has got better performance over its DOS-based predecessors, it included developed versions of programs and streamlined multimedia and networking features.
Windows Vista (November 30, 2006)
It included many new and developed features with a particular focus on security features.
Windows 7 (July 22, 2009)
While Windows Vista presented many new features, Windows 7 was intended to be a more focused, incremental upgrade to the Windows line, with the goal of being compatible with applications and hardware with which Windows Vista was already compatible.
Windows 8 (October 26, 2012)
With many new features including the introduction of a user interface based around Microsoft's Metro design language with optimizations for touch-based devices such as tablets and all-in-one PCs..It required a minimum resolution of 1024×768 pixels.
Windows 10 (July 29, 2015)
Many changes were made especially the start menu, and the ability to run Windows Store apps within windows on the desktop rather than in full-screen mode.
Windows 11 (Fall 2021)
It is designed to be more user-friendly and understandable. It is set to release in Fall 2021
Which windows is most popular?
Windows 10 is the most popular Windows desktop operating system, accounting for over 78 percent of the market share as of June 2021
- Samira
Why is it called WINDOWS?
Microsoft chose "Windows" because of the multiple windows that allow different tasks and programs to run at the same time.
Who is the founder of Windows OS?
Bill Gates ! (4th richest man in the world Aug 2021)
The original Windows 1 was released in November 1985 and was Microsoft's first true attempt at a graphical user interface in 16-bit. Development was spearheaded by Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
Why is it so popular?
Because it has a wealth of tools and features etc. It's also user-friendly and very understandable.
Versions of Microsoft Windows :
Windows 1.0 : (November 1985)
It was a competitor with Apple's operating system, but achieved little popularity. It 1.0 is not a complete operating system; rather, it extends MS-DOS. Components included : Clock, Calculator, Calendar, Cardfile, Clipboard viewer, Control panel, Notepad, Paint, Reversi, Terminal, and Write.
Windows 2.0 : (December 1987)
It was more popular than Windows 1.0, with several feature development and sophisticated keyboard shortcuts.
Windows 3.0 (March 1, 1992)
With a new design and a protected mode, which gave the users access to several megabytes of memory without the obligation to participate in the software virtual memory scheme.
Windows 95 (August 24, 1995)
With replacing the (Program manager) with (the Start menu), and it introduced support for native 32-bits applications, plug and play hardware, preemptive multitasking, long file names of up to 255 characters, and provided increased stability over its predecessors.
Windows 98 (June 25, 1998)
It introduced the Windows Driver Model and support for USB composite devices. Also included an integration of Internet explorer and Windows Media Player
Windows Me (September 14, 2000)
The last DOS-based version of Windows. It has faster boot times than previous versions. It included new programs : Windows Movie Maker and Windows Image Acquisition.
Windows XP (October 25, 2001)
It has got better performance over its DOS-based predecessors, it included developed versions of programs and streamlined multimedia and networking features.
Windows Vista (November 30, 2006)
It included many new and developed features with a particular focus on security features.
Windows 7 (July 22, 2009)
While Windows Vista presented many new features, Windows 7 was intended to be a more focused, incremental upgrade to the Windows line, with the goal of being compatible with applications and hardware with which Windows Vista was already compatible.
Windows 8 (October 26, 2012)
With many new features including the introduction of a user interface based around Microsoft's Metro design language with optimizations for touch-based devices such as tablets and all-in-one PCs..It required a minimum resolution of 1024×768 pixels.
Windows 10 (July 29, 2015)
Many changes were made especially the start menu, and the ability to run Windows Store apps within windows on the desktop rather than in full-screen mode.
Windows 11 (Fall 2021)
It is designed to be more user-friendly and understandable. It is set to release in Fall 2021
Which windows is most popular?
Windows 10 is the most popular Windows desktop operating system, accounting for over 78 percent of the market share as of June 2021
- Samira
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