History and Development of Microsoft Windows
The early establishment of Microsoft
The early establishment of Microsoft
We all know already who the creator of Microsoft, which today is one of the largest technology companies in the world. Microsoft Corporation was pioneered by a dropout student named Bll Gates, or the full name William Henry Gates III, founded in 1975 with headquarters in Redmond, Washington DC, United States.
Currently Microsoft is not only a software development company, but also has development in many fields related to telecommunications technology and information technology.
Currently, Microsoft is more known as one of the companies that developed a computer operating system, which is not only widely used, but also very legendary, because it can be said that some first generation computers using Microsoft operating systems and software development to be able to run it. You could say Microsoft made software is a living legend that still exists to this day.
As a corporation engaged in the development of technology, information and communications. Microsoft itself has several business objectives. The following are the business goals of Microsoft Corporation:
Developing Windows Client, a Windows based Micrososft operating system on clients and servers
Information worker
Microsoft Business
Server anf Tools
Mobile and Embedded
MSN
Home anf Entertainment
History and development of Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is one of the most widely used computer operating systems in the world, and is also one of the development and rising products of Microsoft Corporation for approximately 30 years. Microsoft Windows itself, on its application and practice in the world of computer operating systems began to be developed based on DOS-based data.DOS itself is one of the computer operating system which in its time is one of the operating system used in all computers. Short for Disk Operating System, DOS is a computer operating system that runs using disks within the computer. Currently when we buy a laptop, then the DOS operating system is definitely installed in it.
To run this DOS operating system, the user should at least have an understanding of some simple and complex compiler languages and commands. Even just to copy just one file, you may need a lot of time to type commands in DOS. Of course the use of DOS is very troublesome. Therefore, by using DOS-based development, Microsoft windows began to develop its own operating system, which is easier and more user friendly.
Microsoft Windows itself is basically divided into 3 generations, namely genreasi DOS base, NT-based Kernel and WinFS-based. The following is the development of the Microsoft Windows operating system along with a full description of its history:
Windows 1.0 (era of 1985)
It is the first version of Windows operating system development after MS DOS. By using the operating system Windows 1.0, the user has not only enjoy the DOS black screen alone, but already can enjoy the user interface display using bitmap units and use the mouse as a tool to move the cursor and pointer.
The keyboard functionality, which is an important hardware in MS-DOS, has been replaced with Mouse, and makes it easier for users to use simple commands or commands, such as copy and paste.Windows 2.0 (era of 1987)
Is a development of Windows 1.0. Windows version 2.0 mini is a Windows operating system developed along with the increase in specifications and speed data processing embedded on the Intel 286 processor. Memory on the computer enlarged, making it possible to do multitasking, such as piling windows explorer windows.
In this era, began many developers who began to develop various applications and utilities based on Windows. In this operating system also, the keyboard combination on the keyboard also becomes better and faster in terms of operationalization of this Windows operating system.
Windows 2.03 (1990 era)
In 1990, precisely in May, Windows 2.03 was released. Still a development of the previous DOS-based Windows operating system, this time Windows 2.03 began embedding protected mode capability and extended memory on its computers, which is a feature of Intel's latest processor, the Intel 386.
Windows 2.03 has begun to focus on the speed of data processing, reliability and utility in processing data and also in performing various jobs required by the user.
Windows 3.0 (in 1990)
Still using the same base processor as windows 2.03, the Intel 386, Windows released the third version of their flagship operating system. Has a better quality improvement speed and more optimal again compared with previous versions of the operating system.
This operating system uses a 26 bit graphics system, and has a lot of additional features that are very useful. This feature is the embryo of the development of Windows features to date, such as Program Manager, File Manager, Print Manager, and the use of better icons and improved utility.Windows 3.11 For Workgroups (1993 era)
Is a Windows operating system that works in a computer network system. Windows 3.11 for workgroups adds an important feature, peer to peer workgroup and support for local network (LAN) systems that are being discussed and used in those days.
Windows For Workgroups also has affiliation and support from the network operating system that has evolved previously, namely Novell Netware, which causes the operating system Windows 3.11 For Workgroups is much ogled by the businessmen, as the operating system at their company that has implemented a local network system or LAN.
Windows NT 3.1 (in the 1993 era)
It is the first kernel-based operating system from Windows to launch. The launch accompanied the previous DOS-based Windows operating system, which is also named Windows 3.1. Have the ability and support for open GL, as well as Netwae and also print server features.
Another advantage of windows 3.1 NT is the naming of longer files, up to 255 characters, from which previously only amounted to 8 + 3 characters only. In the year of its release, also, in 1993, it was claimed that Windows NT 3.1 had already sold more than 25 million licenses, which were used all over the world at that time
Windows 1995 (era 1995)
Back to develop the operating system based on MS-DOS, then Microsoft then issued its newest operating system, which is Windows 95. Windows 95 is a Windows 98 (Windows 3.1) enhancement integrated with TCP / IP, has support for Internet access, especially using dial up networking, and facilitate the user in installing additional software and applications. Using a 32 bit system which is able to improve multimedia and networking capabilities are much better and integrated.
The concept of the use of Windows-style start menu that is still used today is introduced in the Windows 95 operating system. With the start menu, the user can easily find the application to be run, and become much faster in accessing the Windows 95 operating system.
The use of Windows Explorer also began to be introduced, as well as having additional Internet Explorer, to support the needs of surfing from usernya, which in the era of the 90s, the internet has been widely developed around the world.
Windows NT Workstation 4.0
It is a workstation network operating system developed by windows on the base of the Windows 95 operating system. The operating system is also the last kernel-based operating system that uses an additional NT name in its operating system.
In the next era, in 2000, the kernel-based Windows operating system, will no longer include NT information, which starts with Windows 2000.
Windows 1998 (era of 1998)
For an operating system era of the 1990s, Windows 98 as an operating system is very good and qualified. Windows 1998 operating system is able to work better, and has compatibility support for many games. In this era, began many companies and game developers who glance at PC Games business seriously.
In Windows 98 is also starting to be pinned many additional latest tech support, such as AGP, USB, Active Desktop, as well as the latest version of Internet Explorer better and faster. In addition, Windows 98 is also compatible with the use of DVD, as a media data reader in his DVD Rom.
Windows 1998 SE (second Edition, in the 1999 era)
Is a Windows 98 operating system developed with the addition of features that semakina make Windows 98 into an operating system that is widely used by users around the world. Windows 98 SE is known as an operating system that is user friendly and easy to use.
And has a lot of additional support, especially in terms of entertainment, with the update on Internet Explorer, DirectX, Home networking, and use the principle of hybrit 16 and 32 bit.
Windows 2000 Professional (in 1999)
Is a development of Windows NT 4.0, which can also we are familiar with the name of Windows NT 5. It is a super development of Windows NT 4.0 operating system. Having a base or base of Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows 2000 pro has compatibility and ease of access to the network, both local and internet.
It also supports a variety of plug and play hardware, such as USB, IEEE 1394, and has the ability to use the infrared feature. In addition, in Windows 2000 this pro, there is also compatibility of wireless networks, which greatly facilitates the user in tehubung into the network.Windows Millennium Edition (in the 2000s)
Welcoming the new Millennium, Windows also publishes Windows 1998 operating system known as Windows ME or Millenium Edition. An operating system created for personal needs, and is an operating system that has a lot of multimedia features are very complete, and still developed to date.
Features Windows Movie Maker, Mindows Media Player, as well as various additional multimedia systems. Windows ME is the last Windows operating system that uses the base of Windows 95 and 98, which, in turn, will be used as the Windows 2000 operating system base Windows that will be developed next.
Windows XP (Era of 2001)
It looks like Windows XP is the most popular Windows operating system among its users, because it has exceptional compatibility, and supports lots of additional applications and software. The operating system that uses the Windows 2000 base code is an operating system that relies on eXPerience, hence the name Windows XP.
Windows Vista (2006 - 2007)
The next Windows operating system is Windows Vista. Windows Vista may not be as popular as previous versions of Windows operating system, Windows XP. However, Windows Vista has several significant changes that are different than Windows XP, and are beginning to tune in to the Windows 7 operating system.
Windows 7
Windows 7 is a windows operating system which is an update of Windows Vista. If Windows Vista is less used, then Windows 7 is an operating system whose popularity outperforms Windows Vista. It can be said, Windows 7 and also Windows XP are both the most popular Windows operating system and are also widely used around the world today.
The Windows 7 operating system was created and developed in 2009, an operating system that still holds development in Windows Vista, but focuses more on the basic development of Windows, thus making Windows 7 a compatible operating system with many applications and devices. Just like Windows Vista, Windows 7 also offers good graphics capabilities.
Windows 8
The successor of Windows 7, which seems to be less long-lived is Windows 8. The younger sibling of Windows 7 was released in 2012. It is said to be short-lived, because just 2 years later, an update to Windows 8 has been done, where Windows 8 is replaced by Windows 10.
Windows 8 provides massive and significant changes to the GUI view as well as experience using the operating system. Starting from the removal of the start button that has been maintained since the early generation of Windows, until the display model of the menu and also the user interface.
Unfortunately, the use of Windows 8 operating system is much criticized, because many users who are accustomed to using Windows XP, Vista, and also 7, feel awkward and also confused in using this Windows 8 operating system.
Windows 10
Regardless of criticism, Windows 8 is one of the most interesting versions of Windows, especially in terms of interface, although sometimes some applications are not compatible with this Windows 8 operating system.Windows 10
Not much to discuss about Windows 10, because currently there are still quite a few users of windows 10. Officially launched in 2015, currently Windows 10 is still widely used on Windows 8 users who want to update. The main feature of Windows 10 development is the return of some typical features of the previous windows, ie the start button and also some other basic features.
The advantages of Windows 10
To be sure, the main advantages of Windows 10 is a feature - fitru a more familiar to the user, which is not contained in Windows 8, such as the start menu button. In addition, in one Windows 10 operating system, the entire Windows 10 operating system is already integrated with all Microsoft devices, including Microsoft accounts and also Microsoft One Store.
However, unfortunately Windows 10 has several flaws, one of which is Windows 10 is a version and also edition Windows operating system last, and more intended for some circles, because basically, Windows 10 has not been physically final, causing the operating system this is not yet optimal for general users.
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