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    Operating system 1

    Assignment

    Kareem Mohammed Elsayed


    200030812
    Provide a brief history of Windows versions from
    the first release to the latest, and compare their key
    features and improvements :
    Windows 1.0

    Initial release date: November 20, 1985

    Cost: $99 USD

    Introduced in 1985, Microsoft Windows 1.0 was named due to the


    computing boxes, or “windows” that represented a fundamental
    aspect of the operating system. Instead of typing MS-DOS commands,
    Windows 1.0 allowed users to point and click to access the windows.

    Windows 2.0
    Initial release date: December 9, 1987

    Cost: $100 USD

    In 1987 Microsoft released Windows 2.0, which was designed for the
    designed for the Intel 286 processor. This version added desktop
    icons, keyboard shortcuts and improved graphics support.

    Windows 3.0
    Initial release date: May 22, 1990

    Cost: $149.95 USD new; $79.95 USD upgrade

    Windows 3.0 was released in May, 1900 offering better icons,


    performance and advanced graphics with 16 colors designed for Intel
    386 processors. This version was the first release that provided the
    standard “look and feel” of Microsoft Windows for many years to
    come. Windows 3.0 included Program Manager, File Manager, Print
    Manager and games like Hearts, Minesweeper, and Solitaire. Microsoft
    released Windows 3.1 in 1992.

    Windows NT 3.1 – 4.0


    Initial release date: July 27, 1993

    Cost: $495 USD new; $295 USD upgrade

    Windows NT (New Technology) was a 32-bit operating system that


    supported preemptive multitasking. There are actually two versions of
    Windows NT: Windows NT Server, designed to act as a server in
    networks, and Windows NT Workstation for stand-alone or client
    workstations.

    Windows 95
    Initial release date: August 24, 1995

    Cost: $209.95 USD new; $109.95 USD upgrade

    Windows 95 was a major upgrade to the Windows operating system.


    This OS was a significant advancement over its precursor, Windows
    3.1. In addition to sporting a new user interface, Windows 95 also
    included a number of important internal improvements. Perhaps most
    important, it supported 32-bit applications, which meant that
    applications written specifically for this operating system would run
    much faster.
    Although Windows 95 was able to run older Windows and DOS
    applications, it essentially removed DOS as the underlying platform.
    This resulted in the removal of many of the old DOS limitations, such
    as 640K of main memory and 8-character filenames. Other important
    features in this operating system were the ability to automatically
    detect and configure installed hardware (Plug-and-Play).

    Windows 98

    Initial release date: June 25, 1998

    Cost: $209.95 USD new; $109.95 USD upgrade


    Windows 98 supported a number of new technologies, including
    FAT32, AGP, MMX, USB, DVD, and ACPI. Its most visible feature,
    though, was the Active Desktop, which integrated the Web browser
    (Internet Explorer) with the operating system. From the user’s point of
    view, there was no difference between accessing a document residing
    locally on the user’s hard disk or on a Web server halfway around the
    world.

    Windows 2000

    Initial release date: February 17, 2000

    Cost: $319 USD new; $149 USD upgrade


    Often abbreviated as “W2K,” Windows 2000 was an operating system
    for business desktop and laptop systems to run software applications,
    connect to Internet and intranet sites, and access files, printers, and
    network resources. Microsoft released four versions of Windows 2000:
    Professional (for business desktop and laptop systems); Server (both
    a Web server and an office server); Advanced Server (for line-of-
    business applications); and Datacenter Server (for high-traffic
    computer networks).

    Windows Millennium Edition (ME)

    Initial release date: June 19, 2000

    Cost: $209 USD new; $109 USD upgrade


    The Windows Millennium Edition, called “Windows Me” was an update
    to the Windows 98 core and included some features that would be
    part of the Windows 2000 operating system. This version also
    removed the “Boot in DOS” option.

    Windows XP

    Initial release date: October 25, 2001

    Cost:

     Home: $199 USD new; $99 USD upgrade


     Professional: $299 USD new; $199 upgrade
    Windows XP was released in 2001. Along with a redesigned look and
    feel to the user interface, the new operating system was built on the
    Windows 2000 kernel, giving the user a more stable and reliable
    environment than previous versions of Windows. Windows XP came in
    two versions, Home and Professional. Microsoft focused on mobility
    for both editions and including plug-and-play features for connecting
    to wireless networks. The operating system also utilized
    the 802.11x wireless security standard. Windows XP went on to
    become one of Microsoft’s best-selling products.

    Windows Vista

    Initial release date: November 30, 2006 (corporate); January 30,


    2007 (public)
    Cost:

     Home Basic: $199 USD new; $99.95 USD upgrade


     Home Premium: $239 USD new; $159 USD upgrade
     Business: $299 USD new; $199 upgrade
     Ultimate: $399 USD new; $259 USD upgrade

    Windows Vista offered an advancement in reliability, security, ease of


    deployment, performance and manageability over Windows XP. New
    in this version were capabilities to detect hardware problems before
    they occurred, security features to protect against the latest
    generation of threats, a faster start-up time, and low power
    consumption when placed in the new sleep state. In many cases,
    Windows Vista was noticeably more responsive than Windows XP on
    identical hardware. Windows Vista simplified and centralized desktop
    configuration management, which reduced the cost of keeping
    systems updated.

    Windows 7
    Initial release date: October 22, 2009

    Cost:

     Home Premium: $199.99 USD new; $119.99 USD upgrade


     Business: $299.99 USD new; $199.99 upgrade
     Ultimate: $319.99 USD new; $219.99 USD upgrade

    Windows 7 was released in conjunction with Windows Server 2008 R2,


    Windows 7’s server counterpart. Enhancements and new features in
    Windows 7 included multi-touch support, Internet Explorer 8,
    improved performance, faster start-up time, Aero Snap, Aero Shake,
    support for virtual hard disks, a new and improved Windows Media
    Center, and improved security.

    Windows 8
    Initial release date: October 26, 2012

    Cost:

     Windows 8: $119.99 USD


     Windows 8 Pro: $199.99 USD
    Windows 8 was a completely redesigned operating system that’s
    been developed from the ground up with touchscreen use in mind as
    well as near-instant-on capabilities that enable a Windows 8 PC to
    load and start up in a matter of seconds rather than in minutes.

    Windows 8 replaced the more traditional Microsoft Windows OS look


    and feel with a new “Metro” design system interface that first
    debuted in the Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system. The Metro
    user interface primarily consisted of a “Start screen” made up of “Live
    Tiles,” which linked to applications and features that were dynamic
    and updated in real time. Windows 8 supported both x86 PCs and
    ARM processors.

    Windows 10

    Source: Microsoft

    Initial release date: July 29, 2015

    Cost:

     Windows 10 Home: $139 USD


     Windows 10 Pro: $199.99 USD
     Windows 10 Pro for Workstations: $309 USD

    Windows 10 was the successor to Windows 8. Windows 10 debuted


    on July 29, 2015, following a “technical preview” beta release of the
    new operating system (Fall 2014) and a “consumer preview” beta
    (Early 2015). Windows 10 featured fast start-up and resume, built-in
    security, and the return of the Start Menu in an expanded form. This
    version of Windows also featured Microsoft Edge, Microsoft’s new
    browser. Any qualified device (such as tablets, PCs, smartphones and
    Xbox consoles) was able to upgrade to Windows 10, including those
    with pirated copies of Windows.

    Windows 11

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