Microsoft Windows Time Line

By nthiagarajan
  • Foundation

    Foundation

    By Bill Gates and Paul Allen to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800.
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    Total Length

    Beginning to the end.
  • First Windows release.

    First Windows release.

    Windows 1.0 as the first version of the Microsoft Windows line.
  • Windows CE Relase

    Windows CE Relase

    A version of the operating system meant for personal digital assistants and other tiny computers.
  • Windows Vista Relase

    Windows Vista Relase

    Focused on features, security and a redesigned user interface dubbed Aero
  • Windows 7 Relase

    Windows 7 Relase

    Windows 7's focus was on refining Vista with ease of use features and performance enhancements, rather than a large reworking of Windows.
  • Acquired Skype Technologies

    Acquired Skype Technologies

    Microsoft acquired Skype Technologies for $8.5 billion
  • Microsoft enters PC production market.

    Microsoft enters PC production market.

    Launch of the Microsoft Surface, a line of tablet computers.
  • Accuired LinkedIn

    Accuired LinkedIn

    Windows bought LinkedIn for $26.2 billion.
  • Microsoft sues Trumps immigration ban.

    Microsoft sues Trumps immigration ban.

    Microsoft joins Amazon in lawsuit over Trump's immigration ban
  • Microsoft wants to introduce HoloLenses

    Microsoft wants to introduce HoloLenses

    Microsoft wants to bring HoloLens to the consumer market once the technology matures.