Evolution of the Windows Operating System - R.D.Sivakumar
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The document summarizes the evolution of the Windows operating system. It discusses how Microsoft popularized the Windows concept started by Apple, with Windows 3.0 becoming reasonably popular for use in offices, homes, and businesses. Windows 3.1 and 3.11 for workgroups allowed networking on a LAN environment. Windows 95 was a complete operating system, while Windows NT was produced independently and designed for business use. Windows XP professional satisfied business demands and improved on its predecessor.
Evolution of the Windows Operating System - R.D.Sivakumar
- 1. R.D.SIVAKUMAR, M.Sc.,M.Phil.,M.Tech., Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Assistant Professor and Head, Department of M.Com.(CA), Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi – 626 124. Mobile: 099440-42243 e-mail : sivamsccsit@gmail.com website: www.rdsivakumar.blogspot.in Evolution of the Windows Operating System
- 2. Evolution of the Windows Operating System The Apple introduced the concept of Windows but Microsoft popularized the Windows concept. The first version which become reasonably popular was Windows 3.0. Windows started being used in offices, homes and business establishments. Windows 3.0 was followed by Windows 3.1 Windows 3.11 for workgroups. Now, Windows could be used on a LAN-based networking environment. Windows 95 was a complete operating system. In the meantime Microsoft produced Windows NT(New Technology) independent of 9x(95 or 98) versions. cannot run some of their favorite programs in NT which could run successfully in Windows 9x. Windows XP professional is designed to satisfy the insatiable demand of the business community but its immediate predecessor