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Microsoft Windows Client Operating Systems. Through the Ages. Introduction. 1985, Windows 1.0 1990, Windows 3.0 1995, Windows 95 1998, Windows 98 2000, Windows ME 2001, Windows XP 2006, Windows Vista 2009, Windows 7 91% of the Operating System’s market share. Windows 1.0, 2.0 and 2.1x.
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Microsoft Windows Client Operating Systems Through the Ages
Introduction • 1985, Windows 1.0 • 1990, Windows 3.0 • 1995, Windows 95 • 1998, Windows 98 • 2000, Windows ME • 2001, Windows XP • 2006, Windows Vista • 2009, Windows 7 • 91% of the Operating System’s market share
Windows 1.0, 2.0 and 2.1x • Released 1985 • Multi-tasking and Graphical User Interface • Could not overlap Windows (fixed in 2.0) • Included Programs such as Calculator, Calendar, Clock and Notepad
Windows 3.0 and 3.1x • Workgroups in 3.1, so so computers could share files without centralized authentication server • Program Manager • File Manager
Windows 95 • Huge commercial success • New, better looking user interface • Taskbar for windows • Start menu • Plug and Play capabilities
Windows 98 • Additional features like Disk Cleanup and Msconfig • USB support • Multiple monitor support (up to 8 monitors) • DVD support
Windows XP • Most popular OS to date • Significantly redesigned GUI • In Service Pack 1 – USB 2.0 support • In Service Pack 2 – WPA encryption and Wi-Fi wizard
Windows Vista • Windows Aero • Windows Sidebar • Snipping Tool • Windows Mobility Center for Portable Computers
Windows 7 • Superbar, new taskbar • Performance improvements • Action center • Pinning programs to the Superbar
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