A brief history of Windows operating system development [photos]

In the past 23 years, the Windows operating system has undergone a process of development from scratch, from low-level to advanced, and the overall trend is that it is becoming more and more powerful and more convenient for users, according to an analysis article published by Wired magazine. But its development process is not smooth sailing, there have been many twists and turns in the middle. The most widely used Windows operating system is constantly evolving, and its development process is fraught with uncertainty. The success of Windows is "in solidarity" with improved processor speed and increased memory capacity. Microsoft relies on a lot of third-party software to get users to like Windows.

1, Windows 1.0

Windows 1.0

Microsoft's first graphical user interface, Windows 1.0, was released in November 1985, nearly two years later than Apple Mac. With some legal disputes between Microsoft and Apple, Windows 1.0 lacks some of the key features, such as overlapping windows and Recycle Bin. It is not surprising that it has failed in its current perspective. Windows 1 is only an extension of MS-DOS and is not an operating system in itself, but it does provide limited multitasking capabilities and support for the mouse.

2, Windows 2.0

Windows 2.0

Microsoft has quickly signed a license agreement with Apple to use the Mac graphical user interface elements in Windows, which is indeed a coup for Microsoft. Windows 2.0 fully supports icons and overlapping windows.

In addition to the user interface, Windows 2.0 has been supported by a number of important application software. Earlier versions of Word and Excel used Windows as the user interface. The popular desktop publishing software Aldus PageMaker can only run on Macs and has a version that can run on Windows 2.0. This is important for windows, and its use and market are greatly expanded.

3, Windows 3.0

Windows 3.0

Windows 3.0, released in 1990, is a completely new version of Windows. With the new file management system and better graphics capabilities, the Windows PC has finally become a competitor for Mac. Not only does Windows 3.0 have a new look, but it also protects and enhances the ability to use memory more efficiently. Windows 3.0 was a huge success, with 10 million copies sold in two years. Developers are starting to develop a large number of third-party software, which is an important factor in prompting consumers to buy windows.

4, Windows 3.11

Windows 3.11

Windows 3.11 is optimized for Windows 3.0, which supports TrueType fonts, multimedia features, and object connection and embedding capabilities. Windows 3.11 also contains many of the patch software and upgrade packs that have been released since Windows 3.0.

5. Windows 3.11 NT

Windows 3.11 NT

Windows 3.11 NT is a more powerful version of Windows, and its development is completely independent of the consumer version of Windows 3.11. NT is suitable for enterprise and engineering technicians to use. Unlike Windows 3.11, NT is oriented to a 32-bit processor. Unfortunately, Windows 3.11 NT does not have hardware vendor support, and they think it is too cumbersome to make the product compatible with NT, and the NT market share is small.

6. Windows

Windows 95

Windows 95 makes PCs and Windows truly civilian. Because of the bundled IE, Windows 95 gives users access to the Internet's "portal". Windows 95 also introduced the "Start" button and the taskbar for the first time, and these two features are now standard configurations for Windows.

Windows 95 Highlights a post-compatibility problem that has plagued Microsoft. Most of the Windows 3.11 architectures, including some design flaws, are ported to Windows 95, Windows 951 is running in 32-bit mode, while the other part of the code is still running in 16-bit mode, which often needs to be switched between the two modes. Most users will not notice this problem, but it becomes a hidden danger of system instability. Microsoft has also been forced to release patches to address problems with Windows 95.

7. Windows

Windows 98

Windows 98 improves the stability of Windows 95 and is not a new operating system. It supports multiple monitors and internet TVs, and a new FAT32 file system can support larger-capacity hard disk partitions. Windows 98 also integrates IE into the graphical user interface, laying the seeds of a subsequent Microsoft antitrust case.

The release of Windows SES se soon adds a new set of features, including a shared Internet connection.

8. Windows

Windows 2000

Windows 2000, released in February 2000, is an upgraded product for Windows NT and the first Windows operating system to introduce an automatic upgrade feature.

9, Windows ME

Windows ME

Windows me is dubbed the "wrong version" (Mistake Edition), encountering a number of problems, including stability issues. But compared to Windows 98, Windows 2000, and even the unpublished XP , the graphical user interface for Windows Me is a little improved.

10. Windows XP

Windows XP

The Windows XP set NT architecture released in 2001 is integrated with the Windows 95/98/me consumer-friendly interface. Despite the criticism of security, Windows XP has made significant progress in many ways, such as file management, speed, and stability. The Windows XP graphical user interface has been upgraded and ordinary users have been able to use the Windows PC with ease.

11, Windows Vista

Windows Vista

Windows Vista was released in January 2007 with a new graphical user interface. However, the software and hardware manufacturers did not launch the support of Vista products in time, the negative news about it is flying, sales have been seriously affected. Many Windows users still insist on using Windows XP. Microsoft released Vista SP1 this March, correcting many of the problems with Vista.

12, Windows 7

Windows 7

Although Windows 7 will not be released until next year, development work is proceeding methodically. Microsoft presented a preview version of Windows 7 at a developer meeting in October, which includes new search tools, taskbar, and networking tools.