how was windows started
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Paul Allen(left), Bill Gates(right) posing for a picture
In the 1970's Paul Allen and Bill Gates teamed up to create a computer could replace typewriters. Their ambition was to have a PC on every desk and in every home.
Operating Systems-
MS-DOS-Microsoft's first operating system. Released 1980
Windows 1.0- Completely redone operating system. Released 1983
Windows 2.0- Enhanced graphic support; overlapping windows, keyboard shortcuts, and screen layout. Released 1987
Windows 3.0- Improved Graphics and management. Released 1990
Windows NT- New operating system made from scratch. First 32-bit OS. Released 1993
Windows 95- Start Bar. First internet capable OS. Sold 7 million copies in the first five weeks. Released 1995
Windows 98- Designed for consumers. Used in internet cafes. Quick Launch Bar. Released 1998
Windows ME- For the home user. First sight of System Restore. Movie Maker and Media Player. Release 2000
Windows 2000-USB, IEEE 1394 Devices, Advanced Networking and Wireless Devices. Released 2000
Windows XP- Redesigned look. Improved Navigation. Fast and Stable. Released 2001
Windows Vista- Improved Security. Digital Media Enhancements. More Customization. Released 2007
Windows 7- New Navigation Features. New Wireless Features. New Look for the taskbar. Released 2009
Windows 8- New Interface. Touch Friendly. New Start Menu. Apps. Released 2012
Operating Systems-
MS-DOS-Microsoft's first operating system. Released 1980
Windows 1.0- Completely redone operating system. Released 1983
Windows 2.0- Enhanced graphic support; overlapping windows, keyboard shortcuts, and screen layout. Released 1987
Windows 3.0- Improved Graphics and management. Released 1990
Windows NT- New operating system made from scratch. First 32-bit OS. Released 1993
Windows 95- Start Bar. First internet capable OS. Sold 7 million copies in the first five weeks. Released 1995
Windows 98- Designed for consumers. Used in internet cafes. Quick Launch Bar. Released 1998
Windows ME- For the home user. First sight of System Restore. Movie Maker and Media Player. Release 2000
Windows 2000-USB, IEEE 1394 Devices, Advanced Networking and Wireless Devices. Released 2000
Windows XP- Redesigned look. Improved Navigation. Fast and Stable. Released 2001
Windows Vista- Improved Security. Digital Media Enhancements. More Customization. Released 2007
Windows 7- New Navigation Features. New Wireless Features. New Look for the taskbar. Released 2009
Windows 8- New Interface. Touch Friendly. New Start Menu. Apps. Released 2012