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The History Of Windows

By WHeiser
  • Windows 95

    Windows 95
    The first version of windows to use the, "plug 'n play" feature, and the start button. The price went a bit lower than NT, but not by much, being at 120$.
  • Windows 98

    Windows 98
    As with 95, windows 98 was a hybrid 16-32 bit opetaring system, and a DOS-based boot drive. The price esclates to 180$.
  • Windows ME

    Windows ME
    The last DOS operating system that was based at home users, with a price at 180$.
  • Windows XP

    Windows XP
    Windows XP was desinged for use on home, buisness, and portable computers. The retail price for windows XP is around 200$.
  • Windows Vista

    Windows Vista
    With the longest time span between windows, (of five years) Vista sold for 200$.
  • Windows 7

    Windows 7
    The windows 7 operating system was a major improvement over Vista, in almost every way possible. It's priced at 194$.
  • Windows 8

    Windows 8
    Windows 8, a new direction for MicroSoft, features a touch screen compatiblity feature, the removal of the start menu, and a flat price of 200$.