Microsoft worked with IBM in 1980 to develop an operating system for IBM computers, which led to the development of Windows. The first version of Windows was released in 1983 as a graphical user interface for MS-DOS. Over subsequent versions, Windows added features like desktop icons, overlapping windows, and visual improvements. Windows 3.0 was a major release in 1990 that sold over 10 million copies. Later versions such as Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8 added security features, touch and wireless capabilities, and integrated with new computer and device technologies.
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