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windows 1.0 was Microsoft’s first true attempt at a graphical user interface in 16-bit. the mouse was a common computer input device. To help users become familiar with this odd input system, Microsoft included a game, Reversi.
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The big innovation for Windows 2.0 was that windows could overlap each other, and it also introduced the ability to minimise or maximise windows .
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Windows 3 introduced the ability to run MS-DOS programmers in windows, which brought multitasking to legacy programmers, and supported 256 color's bringing a more modern, colorful look.
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Windows 3.1 is notable because it introduced TrueType fonts making Windows a viable publishing platform for the first time.Windows 3.1
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Windows 95 brought the first ever Start button and Start menu. windows 95 had a new 32-bit environment, the task bar and focused on multitasking. MS-DOS still played an important role.
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Windows 95 and brought with it IE 4, Outlook Express, Windows Address Book, Microsoft Chat and NetShow Player. Windows also introduced the back and forward buttons.
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based on Microsoft’s business-orientated system Windows NT and later became the basis for Windows XP. and then became the first Windows to support hibernation.
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windows ME introduced some important concepts to consumers, including more automated system recovery tools. also windows ME had Windows Media Player 7 and Windows Movie Maker all made their appearance for the first time.
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windows XP had The Start menu and task bar got a visual overhaul, bringing the familiar green Start button, blue task bar and vista wallpaper, along with various shadow and other visual effects.
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The problem with UAC was that it led to complacency, with people clicking “yes” to almost anything - taking security back to the pre-UAC state. It also ran slowly on older computers. PC gamers saw a boost from vista's inclusion Microsoft direct X 10 technology.
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It was faster, more stable and easier to use, becoming the operating system most users and business would upgrade to from Windows XP, forgoing Vista entirely.
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Windows 8 was faster than previous versions of Windows and included support for the new, much faster USB 3.0 devices. The Windows Store, which offers universal Windows apps.
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re introduced the Start button, which brought up the Start screen from the desktop view of Windows 8.1. Users could also choose to boot directly into the desktop of Windows 8.1.
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interesting features include the ability to switch between a keyboard and mouse mode and a tablet mode, for those computers like the Surface Pro 3.
