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x86- 16-bit
A graphical personal computer operating environment that is developed by Microsoft. It runs as a graphical, 16-bit multi-tasking shel on top of an existinf MS-DOS installation -
x86- 16-bit Allowed applications to overlap each other unlike its predecessor (Windows 1.0). Windows 2.0 introduced more sophistocated keyboard shortcuts, and "Minimize and Maximize".
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Codenamed "Memphis" while it was in development. It is the second major release in the Windows 9x line. -
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Became the first widely successful version of Windows and a rival to Apple Macintosh and the Commodore Amiga on the GUI front. -
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Did not have any feature improvements over Windows 3.1, but corrected problems. Windows provided a free upgrade on their website to anyone who owned Windows 3.1. -
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Merged Microsoft's formerly seperate MS-DOS and Windows products. Features significant improvements over Windows 3.1. -
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Includes most applications that were introduced with Windows 95. Includes enhancements from Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 such as font smoothing, full window drag, high color icons, and stretchinf the wallpaper to fit the screen. -
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Includes fixes for many minor issues, improves WDM audio and modem support, improved USB support, and replaces Internet Explorer 4.0 with Internet Explorer 5.0 -
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The last version of Microsoft Windows to display the Windows NT designation. During development, Windows 2000 was known as Windows NT 5.0. -
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Codename: Whistler. The development bgan in the late 1990s as Neptune, which was an operating system built on the Windows NT kernel which was inteded for maintstream consumer use. -
IA-32, x64
Codename: Longhorn. Was released in stages to computer hardware and software manufacturers, business customers and retail channels. -
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Codename: Vienna (formerly Blackcomb). Was primarily intended to be an incremental upgrade to the operating system intending to address Windows Vista's poor critical reception. -
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Introduced major changes tp the operating system's platform and user interface to improve its user experience on tablets. The changes included a touch-optimized Windows shell based on Microsoft's "Metro" design language, the Start Screen, a new platform developing apps with an emphasis on touchscreen input, integration with online services, and Windows Store. -
IA-32, x64
Available free of charge for retail copies of Windows 8 and Windows RT. Aims to address complaints of Windows 8 users and reviewers on launch. -
IA-32, x64, ARM
Introduces what Microsoft described as a "universal" apllication architecture; expanfinf on Metro-style apps. The first release includes a virtual desktop system, a window and desktop manangement feature called Task View, and more!
