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Linux
Richard Stallman creates the GNU project with the aim of creating a free operating system -
Windows 1.0 (November 20, 1985)
Windows 1.0 is a graphical personal computer operating environment developed by Microsoft. Microsoft had worked with Apple Computer to develop applications for Apple's January 1984 original Macintosh, the first mass-produced personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI) that enabled users to see user friendly icons on screen. Windows 1.0 was released on November 20, 1985, as the first version of the Microsoft Windows line. -
Windows 2.0
Windows 2.0 is a 16-bit Microsoft Windows GUI-based operating environment that was released on December 9, 1987, and is the successor to Windows 1.0. -
Linux
Richard Stallman writes the first version of the GNU GPL license. -
Linux
The Linux kernel is announced publicly, on August 25 by the then 21-year-old Finnish student Linus Benedict Torvalds. On September 17, the first public version appears on an FTP server. Some developers are interested in the project and contribute improvements and extensions. -
Linux
More than 100 developers work on the Linux kernel. With its help the kernel is adapted to the GNU environment, which creates a huge spectrum of application types for the new operating system created from the union of the GNU project software, various free software programs and the Linux kernel. In this year, also the Wine project begins its development and the oldest currently active distribution, Slackware, is released for the first time. -
Linux
In March of this year, Torvalds considers that all the components of the Linux kernel are fully mature and presents version 1.0 of Linux. This version is, for the first time, available on the Internet network. The XFree86 project contributes with a graphical user interface (GUI). In this year, Red Hat and SUSE companies also publish version 1.0. -
Linux
In March, the next stable branch of Linux appears, the 1.2 series. Later, Linux is transported to the DEC and SUN SPARC computer platforms. During the following years it is transported to an increasing number of platforms. -
Linux
Version 2.0 of the Linux kernel is released. This can now serve several processors at the same time, and thus becomes a serious alternative for many companies. nineteen ninety six. -
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 is an operating system for use on both client and server computers. It was produced by Microsoft and released to manufacturing on December 15, 1999, and launched to retail on February 17, 2000. It is the successor to Windows NT 4.0, and is the last version of Microsoft Windows to display the "Windows NT" designation. It is succeeded by Windows XP (released in October 2001) and Windows Server 2003 (released in April 2003). During development, Windows 2000 was known as Windows NT 5.0. -
MacOS (Public Beta: "Kodiak")
On September 13, 2000 Apple released a $29.95 "preview" version of Mac OS X (internally codenamed Kodiak) in order to gain feedback from users. It marked the first public availability of the Aqua interface, and Apple made many changes to the UI based on customer feedback. Mac OS X Public Beta expired and ceased to function in spring 2001. -
Windows ME
Windows Millennium Edition, or Windows ME (marketed with the pronunciation of the pronoun "me", but commonly pronounced as an initialism, "M-E"), is a graphical operating system from Microsoft released to manufacturing in June 2000, and launched in September 2000. It was the last operating system released in the Windows 9x series. -
Linux
In January, the 2.4 series of the Linux kernel is released. The Linux kernel now supports up to 64 Gb of RAM, 64-bit systems, USB devices and a journaling file system. -
MacOS (Version 10.0: "Cheetah")
On March 24, 2001, Apple released Mac OS X 10.0 (internally codenamed Cheetah). The initial version was slow, incomplete, and had very few applications available at the time of its launch, mostly from independent developers. While many critics suggested that the operating system was not ready for mainstream adoption, they recognized the importance of its initial launch as a base on which to improve. -
MacOS (Version 10.1: "Puma")
Later that year on September 25, 2001, Mac OS X 10.1 (internally codenamed Puma) was released. It had better performance and provided missing features, such as DVD playback. Apple released 10.1 as a free upgrade CD for 10.0 users, in addition to the US$129 boxed version for people running Mac OS 9. -
Windows XP
Windows XP (codenamed Whistler) is a personal computer operating system that was produced by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It was released to manufacturing on August 24, 2001, and broadly released for retail sale on October 25, 2001. -
MacOS (Version 10.2: "Jaguar")
On August 23, 2002, Apple followed up with Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, the first release to use its code name as part of the branding. It brought great raw performance improvements, a sleeker look, and many powerful user-interface enhancements, including Quartz Extreme for compositing graphics directly on an ATI Radeon or Nvidia GeForce2 MX AGP-based video card with at least 16 MB of VRAM, a system-wide repository for contact information and an instant messaging client named iChat. -
MacOS (Version 10.3: "Panther")
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther was released on October 24, 2003. In addition to providing much improved performance, it also incorporated the most extensive update yet to the user interface. Panther included as many or more new features as Jaguar had the year before, including an updated Finder, incorporating a brushed-metal interface, Fast user switching, Exposé (Window manager), Safari, iChat AV, improved Portable Document Format (PDF) rendering and much greater Microsoft Windows interoperability. -
MacOS (Version 10.4: "Tiger")
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger was released on April 29, 2005. Apple stated that Tiger contained more than 200 new features. As with Panther, certain older machines were no longer supported; Tiger requires a Mac with a built-in FireWire port. Among the new features, Tiger introduced Spotlight, Dashboard, Smart Folders, updated Mail program with Smart Mailboxes, QuickTime 7, Safari 2, Automator, VoiceOver, Core Image and Core Video. -
Linux
The Novell Xgl and the Red Hat AIGLX allow the use of hardware accelerated effects on the Linux desktop. Oracle publishes its own Red Hat distribution. Novell and Microsoft announce cooperation for the best interoperability. -
Linux
Dell becomes the first major computer manufacturer to sell a desktop personal computer with Ubuntu pre-installed. -
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 (sometimes abbreviated as "Win2K8" and "WinServer2K8" "Windows 2008" or "W2K8") is one of Microsoft Windows' server line of operating systems. Released to manufacturing on February 4, 2008, and officially released on February 27, 2008, it is the successor to Windows Server 2003, released nearly five years earlier. A second release, named Windows Server 2008 R2, was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009. -
Windows 7
Windows 7 (codenamed Vienna, formerly Blackcomb) is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft. It is a part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. Windows 7 was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009, and became generally available on October 22, 2009, less than three years after the release of its predecessor, Windows Vista. Windows 7's server counterpart, Windows Server 2008 R2, was released at the same time. -
MacOS (Version 10.7: "Lion")
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion was released on July 20, 2011. It brought developments made in Apple's iOS, such as an easily navigable display of installed applications (Launchpad) and (a greater use of) multi-touch gestures, to the Mac. This release removed Rosetta, making it incapable of running PowerPC applications. -
Windows 8
Windows 8 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. Development of Windows 8 started before the release of its predecessor, Windows 7, in 2009. It was announced at CES 2011, and followed by the release of three pre-release versions from September 2011 to May 2012. The operating system was released to manufacturing on August 1, 2012, and was released for general availability on October 26, 2012. -
MacOS (Version 10.11: "El Capitan")
OS X El Capitan was revealed on June 8, 2015, during the WWDC keynote speech. It was made available as a public beta in July and was made available publicly on September 30, 2015. Apple described this release as containing "Refinements to the Mac Experience" and "Improvements to System Performance" rather than new features. -
Windows 10
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed and released by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It was released on July 29, 2015. It is the first version of Windows that receives updates that add new features, and also the first version whose major updates are in the form of full OS images, as opposed to service packs. -
MacOS (Version 10.12: "Sierra")
macOS Sierra was revealed on June 13, 2016, during the WWDC keynote speech. It was released publicly on September 20, 2016. -
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016 is a server operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, developed concurrently with Windows 10. The first early preview version (Technical Preview) became available on 1 October 2014 together with the first technical preview of System Center. Windows Server 2016 was released on 26 September 2016 at Microsoft's Ignite conference[1] and became generally available on 12 October 2016. -
MacOS (Version 10.13: "High Sierra")
MacOS High Sierra was announced on June 5, 2017, during the WWDC keynote speech. It was released on September 25, 2017. The release includes many under-the-hood improvements, including a switch to Apple File System (APFS), the introduction of Metal 2, support for HEVC video, and improvements to VR support. In addition, numerous changes were made to standard applications including Photos, Safari, Notes, and Spotlight.
