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Windows 1.0
The first version of windows. Introduced "windows" for you to use on your computer. New idea of computing "Point and Click" instead of the old style MS-DOS Commands.
Cost:$99 -
Windows 2.0/2.11
Introduces desktop Icons.
Introduces keyborad shortcuts.
Introduces Control Panel.
Introduces Overlapping Windows.
Cost:$99 -
Windows 3.x and Windows 3.1
Release of SDK, a program that allows software developers to make applications for windows.
Increases performance.
Introduces improved icons and 16 colors.
Introduces File Manager, Program Manager, and Print Manager.
Cost:$80 -
Windows NT (Workstation)
Designed for buisnesses.
Allows for more creative business applications, and faster processing.
Cost:$270 -
Windows 95
Release of Start Menu.
Release of TaskBar.
Added Maximize and Minimize buttons on all windows.
Cost: $210 -
Windows 98
Faster Closing and opening of programs.
Support for DVD's and USB drives.
Quick Launch bar (Lets you open programs from the bar rather than desktop or start meny).
Cost: $210 -
Windows 2000
Introduced IntelliMirror Desktop Management, allows users to save desktop settings and use them on any computer on the network.
Introduces Windows Installer, a new faster way to install programs.
Updated Windows Explorer for fster easier browsing of files.
Allows user to personalize the start menu.
Cost:$200 -
Windows Millennium (ME)
Overall faster improvement than windows 2000.
Introduced the home networking wizard to allow you to set up a network.
Included Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5.
Began the windows impact into digital media with the relase of windows movie maker, Windows Image Acquisition, and Windows Media Player 7.
Cost: $210 -
Windows XP
New and improved Graphics and a new GUI.
ClearType: Allows faster computers to make text clearer.
Windows Explorer got new features including: Task Pane, Navigation Pane, Grouping Pane.
AutoPlay: When pluging in a media device it automatically plays. Cost: $300 -
Windows Vista
Introduction of Windows Aero (GUI).
Introduction of Windows Defender Anti-Virus.
Speech Recognition was built into VIsta.
Windows introduced more into the digital media age, introducing mail, editing, and improved photo and video viewing software.
Parental Controls!
Cost: $159 Home Premium -
Windows 7
Windows Essentials: Improved Digital Media Software.
Snap: "Snap" Images to resize them on your screen easier.
Windows Taskbar: Preview, Pin, and access recent documents using the imporved functions.
Windows Touch: Touch Screen Inovation and compatibility.
Remote Streaming and Play To: Stream Media to other devices and allow other devices to stream to your computer.
Cost: $200 Home Premium -
Windows 8
Metro: The new start screen with live tiles, allowing you to view and select what you want.
Touch innovation: Windows 8 adds more features for touchscreen users.
Allows built in sync through your windows account to the cloud, allowing you to share images, documents, and settings.
Remote Desktop: Allows easier remote desktop access, use your computer from another computer.
Cost: $200
