Windows
Windows is a series of operating systems developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is the most widely used operating system for personal computers, laptops, and servers worldwide. Windows has been around for over three decades and has undergone several major updates, with the latest version being Windows 10.
The first version of Windows, Windows 1.0, was released in 1985 as a graphical operating system shell for MS-DOS, an earlier operating system developed by Microsoft. Windows 1.0 was not a complete operating system, but rather a graphical user interface (GUI) that ran on top of MS-DOS. It allowed users to interact with the computer using a mouse, rather than the command-line interface of MS-DOS.
Windows 2.0 was released in 1987 and included support for expanded memory and improved support for programs written for Windows 1.0. Windows 3.0, released in 1990, was the first widely successful version of Windows and featured a more user-friendly interface, support for virtual memory, and improved support for programs written for Windows 2.0.
Windows 95, released in 1995, was the first version of Windows to include support for long filenames, plug-and-play hardware, and support for 32-bit programs. Windows 98, released in 1998, included support for USB devices and Internet Explorer 4.0. Windows 2000, released in 2000, was the first version of Windows designed for use on business and enterprise networks, and included support for active directory and support for up to 8 processors.
Windows XP, released in 2001, was a major update to Windows and included a new user interface, improved networking capabilities, and support for multimedia. Windows Vista, released in 2006, included a new user interface, improved security features, and support for 64-bit processors. Windows 7, released in 2009, included a new taskbar, improved performance, and support for touch-screen devices.
Windows 8, released in 2012, was a major update to Windows that included a new user interface optimized for touch-screen devices, support for USB 3.0, and improved support for cloud services. Windows 8.1, released in 2013, was a minor update to Windows 8 that included a number of improvements to the user interface and support for new hardware.
Windows 10, released in 2015, is the latest version of Windows and includes a number of new features such as Cortana, the Microsoft Edge web browser, and support for virtual desktops. Windows 10 also includes a number of security improvements, such as Windows Hello, which allows users to log in to their computers using facial recognition or a fingerprint scanner.
Overall, Windows has evolved over the years to become a powerful and user-friendly operating system that is widely used on personal computers, laptops, and servers worldwide. Its features make it suitable for both home and business users, and it remains one of the most popular operating systems in the world today.