Windows History: Origins and Development

Today, many use the operating system from Microsoft and do not really think about how this interesting product was invented. In fact, the history of the most popular OS has a lot of interesting. One need only mention that the history of Windows is several decades old. During this time, the OS has undergone a number of metamorphoses: from an inconvenient graphical shell for MS-DOS to a full and very convenient operating system. Everybody knows what Bill Gates came up with, but few know how he did it. Let's try to consider all the stages of Windows development. For the history of the Windows operating system is very interesting and fascinating.

Origins

The history of Windows began in 1985, when a young and unknown Massachusetts Institute of Technology student Bill Gates made a graphical environment for the operating system of that time. He called his offspring Windows 1.0. However, this version did not take root, because it contained serious errors. But version 1.01 already had no shortcomings. However, many computer technology gurus considered Windows a useless add-on, which has no future. They believed that the GUI was distracting users from studying MS-DOS. And who was right?

Up to version 3.11, Windows was just a shell. Add-on for more convenient computer management. A full-fledged operating system came out a little later and produced a real revolution. Even though the graphics OS has long been used in Apple's computers. But the trouble with Apple was that the Mac OS was inaccessible to ordinary users due to its tight proprietary nature. And on Linux at that time "sat" only servers and "geeks". That's why Windows began to gain popularity quickly. This is the history of Windows.

Windows 95

In 1995, Microsoft released an operating system called Windows 95. This was the first full-fledged OS. Both the graphical interface and the data protection were all at the right level for that time. However, the system did not survive for a long time, because a critical vulnerability in its code was detected. Nevertheless, under Windows 95 at that time, 80% of personal computers were running. The history of Windows development begins precisely in 1995.

Approximately at the same time, the first versions of the Microsoft Office suite of programs appeared, which provides work with documents. From this point on Windows becomes a full-fledged and universal system. It starts to be used for all tasks. And this is the first sign of the popularity of the operating system. However, version 95 did not really become a "people's" system. The reason for this is a lot of errors in the OS structure. That's why Microsoft decided to radically change the structure of Windows.

Windows 98

This is the revised version of 1995. In Win 98, all the errors of the previous version were already taken into account and corrected. It was she who became "people's". Now, Microsoft has been talking about the geniuses of the computer world. The system combines simple control, high reliability and almost complete absence of freezes. After the unsuccessful "miscarriages" in the person of previous versions of the company, it was possible to release something really good and workable. All versions of the 90's can only work with 32-bit processors.

The 98th version of "Windows" has made a real revolution in the world of operating systems. Now work on the computer has become available to everyone. And not as at the dawn of technology, when only selected people could work with a PC. In any case, the history of Windows does not end there. A lot of interesting and incredible things await us.

Windows 2000

This is the first system based on the NT engine. This system opened a new milestone in the development of Windows. Version 2000 was positioned as a system for home and office. Among its innovations there were very interesting functions. For example, support for multimedia functions out of the box. This option has since become the calling card of any OS from Microsoft.

Windows 2000 also implemented the latest advances in computer security. The system has become very popular with both ordinary users and those who are engaged in business. For security along with functionality is what is needed for this sphere. The professional version was adopted by many organizations.

Windows ME

Perhaps, the most disastrous version of Windows after "Vista". It was released as an update to the 2000 version. Multimedia capabilities were expanded. But the stability of the system left much to be desired. Constant freezes and reboots did not add OS popularity. As a result, Microsoft decided to minimize the project and not disgrace. Well, a very sensible decision.

The most interesting thing is that IU was also created on the basis of NT. But something went wrong. And it turned out that ME is the most unpopular version of Windows. The history of the NT-based system does not end there, it just begins. For after a failed version, the developers managed to release a real masterpiece. It was a generous gift to users. Probably for their patience.

Windows XP

Legendary "pig" is still considered the most successful operating system from Microsoft. And it's not even a nice interface. Much more valuable is that the system has amazing multimedia capabilities, increased stability and security. And after the release of all three Service Packs it was very pleasant to work with her. No glitches, hangs and sudden reboots, plus support for anti-aliasing for more comfortable work - that's the recipe for an ideal operating system. Till now many "oldfagi" categorically do not wish to change XP on something new.

The legendary OS managed to become such thanks to a successful combination of the updated interface, stability and security. But it would be wrong not to mention that it is with XP that the era of convenient Internet begins. Sitting online with XP was not as comfortable as it was with the 2000 version. And all the games were launched with a bang. Despite the fact that Microsoft has not supported XP for three years now, few people decide to switch to something new. With the XP version, Windows history makes a new round and gives us access to new technologies.

Windows Vista

The most failed OS from Microsoft. And so both users and serious critics believe. The fact is that there were a lot of defects in "Vista". This is the most important reason for failure. A secondary reason is that the world was not ready for such an OS. Too many graphic bells and whistles. Not all computers of that time were able to provide smooth work on Vista. This is another reason for its unpopularity.

The rest of the punctures should be attributed frankly no stability and a problem with the drivers. Manufacturers did not really try to release drivers for this OS, because they did not believe in its success. And they were right. Another shameful page in the track record of the company from Redmond. By the way, "mikromyagkie" tried to fix this "jamb" as soon as possible. The history of Windows operating systems continues.

Windows 7

Perhaps the most popular operating system at the moment. It is something that, according to the developers, should be "Vista". The seventh version has become a kind of work on the mistakes. And programmers from Microsoft, it was quite successful. It turned out quite sane Windows 7. The history of its creation is simple. New technologies required a new system. And the developers nothing left.

Among the improvements in the system include deep optimization in working with the hardware of the computer. "Seven" works with the processor and RAM at times better than the legendary XP. And it looks several times better than the "pig". However, there is a problem that frightened off users at the initial stage - gluttony. It was problematic to run the "seven" on old PCs. The reason for this is the graphical interface. However, everything has settled, and now most users use Windows 7. History once again surprised us.

Windows 8 and 8.1

The advent of the era of tablets forced Microsoft urgently to do something in order not to lose primacy in the market of operating systems. The technical features of the new devices did not allow the use of the desktop OS. So there was a new version of Windows. It is based on the same properties of the NT engine, but from that moment the OS has been adapted for devices with a touch screen. So there was Windows 8. The history of its popularity (or unpopularity) is ambiguous and requires some explanation.

The first thing that shocked users, "moved" from the "seven" - a welcome screen with an obscure tiled Metro interface. It was a shock. Undoubtedly, the interface is very convenient for touch screens. But a normal PC user, he panics. Even more alarmism caused the absence of all the familiar "Start" button. That is, the button itself is there, but it opens the same tile interface. Everything became very strange. This is the reason for the failure of the G-8 at the initial stage.

Windows 10. Last OS

Yes, that's what Microsoft said. More operating systems will not have a serial number. All innovations will be introduced in the process of the planned upgrade of the "dozens". The controversy over the latest system has not abated until now. Some people admire its unrivaled optimization and the twelfth version of DirectX. Others, however, scold the spy "tricks" of the new system in every way. And they are absolutely right. The controversial thing is Windows 10. Its history is just beginning. So to say objectively so far nothing is impossible.

It should be noted that this version differs from all previous Windows. The history of the files in it is so hidden that it is very difficult to find it. According to an official statement, this is due to the policy of ensuring the best confidentiality. What is the confidentiality, if the "dozen" regularly sends all user data to Microsoft? And that, in turn, provides this information to the NSA and the FBI on the appropriate request. Intercepted even the text entered from the keyboard.

But do not deny the obvious advantages of the new OS. So, we can note a reduced loading time, better work with iron and a power saving mode. The latter option is only relevant for laptops, but this does not make it unnecessary. View the history of Windows in the 10th version is not difficult - this is also a plus. In addition, it supports all the innovations in the world of IT-technologies. Including the helmets of virtual reality.

Mobile segment

Together with the desktop OS in Microsoft also developed a mobile platform. For these purposes, the company even bought the legendary Finnish brand Nokia. But the child of Bill Gates has not achieved much success in this field. The history of Windows Mobile is full of tragic errors. Whatever the version of the system is a failure. Why is that? Perhaps, all because everyone should do his own business and not climb where he does not understand anything? Be that as it may, Microsoft's mobile segment did not work out.

Mobile versions of "Windows" are very buggy and unstable. They do not know how to work properly with the hardware of a smartphone, and the Windows Store (similar to the "Market" on "Android") can not boast a wide range of applications and games. Developers are not in a hurry to create versions for the platform "vindofonov." This is due to the fact that the share of devices on this platform is negligible. So developers do not make sense to spray.

Conclusion

In the history of the Windows operating system, Microsoft had everything: ups and downs, successes and failures. But hardly anyone will undertake to deny that "Windows" is the most popular operating system in the world. Yes, now "Linux-like" systems are gaining momentum. And Mac OS has increased its market share. But they can not get to the level of Microsoft on the market of operating systems. At least for now. Windows is really a "people's" system. Most manufacturers support this particular OS. Others have a uniform disgrace with the presence of drivers for devices. However, if you want a fast, productive and stable system - buy Windows. Better than her until nothing came up.

There are, of course, security problems, but this is the specificity of the particular OS. "Linux", of course, much safer, but very much inconvenient. Therefore safely put "Vidovs" - and you will be happy. Just do not forget that the pirated version will be of little use. It is better to spend a certain amount of rubles and forget about all the problems associated with pirated software and operating systems.