Windows

History of the Windows Operating System

By Matthew McGrory
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    Windows 1.0 to Windows 10.0

  • Windows 1.0 is released

    Windows 1.0 is released

    Aftter 2 years since it's initial announcement in 1983, Windows debut version is released to the public. It is popular with many people for it's ease of use, including a previously unseen features such as scroll bars, icons, and dialog boxes. Bill Gates calls it a "unique software designed for the serious PC user.”
  • Windows 2.0 is released.

    Windows 2.0 is released.

  • Windows 3.0 is released.

    Windows 3.0 is released.

  • Windows 95 is released.

    Windows 95 is released.

  • Windows 4.0 is released.

    Windows 4.0 is released.

  • Windows 98 is released.

    Windows 98 is released.

  • Windows 2000 is released.

    Windows 2000 is released.

  • Windows ME is released.

    Windows ME is released.

  • Windows XP is released.

    Windows XP is released.

  • Windows XP Professional x64 is released.

    Windows XP Professional x64 is released.

  • Windows Vista is released.

    Windows Vista is released.

  • Windows 7 is released.

  • Windows 8 is released.

    Windows 8 is released.

  • Windows 10 is released.

    Windows 10 is released.