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Windows Operating System

The document outlines the evolution of the Windows operating system from its inception in 1985 with Windows 1.0, which introduced a graphical user interface, to Windows 10 in 2015, which unified the OS across devices and included features like Cortana and Microsoft Edge. Each version brought significant improvements, such as overlapping windows in Windows 2.0, a Start menu in Windows 95, and a touch-friendly interface in Windows 8. The summary highlights key features and advancements in user experience and functionality throughout the various versions.

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Windows Operating System

The document outlines the evolution of the Windows operating system from its inception in 1985 with Windows 1.0, which introduced a graphical user interface, to Windows 10 in 2015, which unified the OS across devices and included features like Cortana and Microsoft Edge. Each version brought significant improvements, such as overlapping windows in Windows 2.0, a Start menu in Windows 95, and a touch-friendly interface in Windows 8. The summary highlights key features and advancements in user experience and functionality throughout the various versions.

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 Windows 1.

0
- Windows 1.0 is the first version of the Windows operating system. It was
released in 1985 and introduced a graphical user interface (GUI) to IBM-
compatible PCs. It included features like a calculator, calendar and notepad.
• Windows 2.0

Evolution -Windows 2.0 was released in 1987 and introduced overlapping windows and
improved graphics capabilities.

of • Windows 3.0
-Windows 3.0 introduced significant improvement to the user interface, making

Windows
it more intuitive and user-friendly. The best features of 3.0 was the introduction
of Icons which allowed users to easily navigate files .It also included application
like File Manager.

operating • Windows 95
- Windows 95 introduced start menu and taskbar. It included features like plug
and play and long files names.

system •Windows 98
- Windows 98 redesigned Start menu and taskbar, added USB support and
allowing to connect with external storage.
• Windows XP
-Released in 2001 ,a more modern and stable operating system, improved
security, enhanced multimedia, redesigned Start menu.
• windows Vista
- it introduced new visual style with updated icons, transparent
window frames, It implemented improved security measures
including User Account Control and Windows Defender. It
introduced calendar.
•Windows 7
- It introduced improved User Interface and enhanced
performance and introduced touch input allowing users to interact
with their devices using touch gestures.
•Windows8
- Released in 2012, introduced a new interface designed for touch
devices, included features like Start screen and full-screen apps.
• Windows 10
-Released in 2015, introduced a more unified operating system
across different devices, it included the virtual assistant Cortana
and also introduced the Microsoft Edge web Browser which
offered improved performance, security and compatibility with
modern web standards.

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