Windows virsions
- 2. PPT presentation on the topic - WINDOWS
- 6. Windows 1.0 • Windows 1.0 was announced in november 1983,under the name windows,but it was released on november 20,1985. • Windows 1.0 is not a complete operating system, rather it extends MS DOS .The shell of windows 1.0 is a program as the MS DOS executive. • Components include in windows 1.0 are calculator, cardfile, calender , viewer, clock, notepad , reversi terminal and write . • Windows 1.0 does not allow overlapping windows .
- 7. Windows 2.0 & 2.03 Windows 2.0 was released in December 1987 , and was more popular than its predecessor . Its features several improvements to the user interface and memory management .windows 2.03 changed the os from tiled windows to overlapping windows . • Windows 2.0 was released in two different versions windows/286 and windows/386 uses the virtual 8086 mode of the intel 30386 to multidesk several dos programs and the memory model to emulate expanded memory . • In 1988,windows became world’s largest pc software company based on sales .
- 8. Windows 3.0,3.1 &3.2 • Windows 3.0 , released in 1990,improved the design ,mostly because of memory and loadable virtual device drivers (VxDs) that allow windows to share arbitrary devices between multitasked DOS applications can run in protected mode ,which give them access to several megabytes of memory without the obligation to participate in the software virtual memory scheme.
- 9. Windows 3.0,3.1 &3.2 • Windows 3.0 also featured improvements to the user interface. • Windows 3.0 is the first microsoft windows version to achieve broad commercial success ,selling 2 million copies in 6 months. • Windows 3.1 made generally available on march 1st ,1992,featured a facelift. • Windows 3.2 released in 1994,ia an updated versions of the Chinese version of windows , the update was limited to this language version.
- 10. WINDOWS 9x Windows 9x is a generic term referring to a series produced from 1995 to 2000.which are based on windows 95 kernal and its underlying foundation of MS DOS . Both of which were updated in subsequent versions .This include all versions of windows 95,windows 98,windows ME .
- 11. WINDOWS 9x • After windows 3.11 , microsoft begin to develop a new consumer oriented version of the operating system code named CHICAGO was designed to have support for 32bit preemptive multitasking like OS/2 and windows NT. • Microsoft adoptedWindows 95 as the product name for CHICAGO when it was released on august 1995 •
- 12. .Windows 9x • it was relesed on 25th JUNE 1998 . It included new hardware drivers and better supports for the FAT32 . File system which allows supports for disk partitions larger than 2GB maximum accepted by wiondows 95.0 . • In 1999 second version of windows 98.0 was released ,on interim release whose natable fetures were the addition of internet connection sharing and improved wdm audio and modem support.
- 13. Windows 9x ME • In September 2000, Microsoft introducedWindows ME (Millennium Edition), which upgradedWindows 98 with enhanced multimedia and Internet features. • It also introduced first version of system restore and the first version of movie maker . • This edition was criticized by users for its instability and unreliability. Due to frequent freezes and crashes , It was known as “worlds 4th wrost tech product of all time “ and “mistake edition “. •
- 14. WINDOWS NT • Windows NT is a family of operating systems produced by Microsoft, the first version of which was released in July 1993. It is a processor- independent, multiprocessing, multi- user operating system. • "NT" was formerly expanded to "NewTechnology" but no longer carries any specific meaning. Starting with Windows 2000,"NT" was removed from the product name and is only included in the product version string
- 15. Windows NT • Windows NT releases for server and workstations Versions Editions Windows 3.1 Windows 3.5 Windows 3.51 Workstation (named just Windows NT), Advanced Server Workstation ,server Workstation ,server Windows 4.0 Workstation ,server Windows server 2003 and 2003R2 Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, Web, Storage, Small Business Server, Compute Cluster Windows server 2008 and 2008R2 Foundation, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, Web Server, HPC Server, Itanium- Based Systems Windows server 2012 and 2012R2 Foundation, Essentials, Standard, Datacenter. Windows server 2016 Essentials, Standard, Datacenter, Multipoint Premium Server, Storage Server, Hyper-V Serve
- 16. • Windows NT releases for remaining devices like PC , tablate etc. Versions 1.) windows 2000 2.)windows xp 3.)windows vista 4.) windows 7 5.)windows 8 &8.1 6.) windows 10..
- 17. WINDOWS XP • On October 25, 2001,Windows XP is released with a redesigned look and feel that's centered on usability and a unified Help and Support services center. It’s available in 25 languages • Windows XP offers such enhancements as the Network SetupWizard, Windows Media Player, Windows Movie Maker, and enhanced digital photo capabilities. • With a fresh visual design,Windows XP Professional includes features for business and advanced home computing, including remote desktop support, an encrypting file system, and system restore and advanced networking features. Key enhancements for mobile users include wireless 802.1x networking support,Windows Messenger, and Remote Assistance.
- 18. WINDOWS VISTA • WindowsVista is released in 2006 with the strongest security system yet. User Account Control helps prevent potentially harmful software from making changes to your computer. • WindowsVista also features enhancements toWindows Media Player as more and more people come to see their PCs as central locations for digital media. Here you can watch television, view and send photographs, and edit videos.
- 19. WINDOWS 7 • Windows 7 is released for the wireless world of the late 2000s. Laptops are outselling desktops, and it's become common to connect to public wireless hotspots in coffee shops and private networks in the home. • It also marks the debut ofWindowsTouch, which lets touchscreen users browse the web, flip through photos, and open files and folders.
- 20. WINDOWS 8&8.1 Windows 8 is a reimagined operating system, from the chipset to the user experience, and introduces a totally new interface that works smoothly for both touch and mouse and keyboard. • Windows 8 features a Start screen with tiles that connect to people, files, apps, and websites. Apps are front and center, with access to a new place to get apps—theWindows Store—built right in to the Start screen. • WINDOWS 8.1 • Windows 8.1 advances theWindows 8 vision of providing a powerful collection of apps and cloud connectivity on great devices; it’s everything people loved aboutWindows 8, plus some enhancements.
- 21. WINDOWS 10 (2015) Windows 10 arrives early in 2015—but not all at once. Devices worldwide are super-connected and sharing content at incomparable speeds, andWindows 10works to make that collaboration seamless and delightful. • This is the first time that aWindows upgrade is offered free to customers. Only one month after launching, 75 million devices are runningWindows 10. Microsoft hopes to see Windows 10 installed on one billion devices by 2018. • The operating system delivers an upgradedWindows interface, focusing on the iconic Start menu and building an intuitive experience from there. Windows 10 introduces a new Microsoft voice that's more conversational and approachable than before.