Microsoft Windows 35 years: from MS-DOS to Windows 10

Today, when the operating system is mentioned, the first name that comes to everyone’s mind windows is happening. The first appearance of Windows, the product that makes Microsoft Microsoft, dates back to 35 years ago, November 20, 1985based on.

As the first graphical user interface windowsit has been a great success and has made using computers very easy for many people. Although several competitors come out over time, the brand always is to be the most popular success.

Once upon a time…

In Microsoft actually preceded Windows MS-DOS He managed to gain an important place in the computer market. Today you can use this operating system by accessing the CMD window. Young Bill Gates, WIMP GUI When he introduced the system (Windows, icons, mouse, pointer graphical user interface), many people quickly realized the benefits of the new system.

In reality, Microsoft is a Graphical user interface It wasn’t the first company to offer it and it wasn’t the last. The ease of use and access it offered was something that had never been seen before. In 1987 Windows 2.0It came with many lawsuits filed by Apple. Although the operating system supported i286 processors, the court found that Microsoft was right. He-she-it Windows 2.1 following.

Three, no strength

Windows 3.0It was released in 1990. Microsoft is true revolutionary that was the operating system. It was the first Windows operating system we encountered with virtual memory and memory allocated programs for certain processes. Two years later, focusing on employee communication in corporate networks and Windows for Workgroups Launched as Windows 3.1. At a time, China-specific Windows 3.2 operating system was introduced.

After these operating systems, it is the first version of Windows that many people in our country remember Windows 95 It came. There was a big marketing campaign in the release of Windows 95, Rolling stones also he took part in the campaign. It was the first Windows to run native 32-bit applications, where we could plug in and run things without installing the drivers ourselves. also Internet Explorer also emerged during this period. Windows 95 was the Windows of the Internet age.

After this version Windows 98 It came. It was followed by Windows 2000 and Windows ME (Windows Millennium Edition). This version is not liked at all and is like Microsoft’s mehteran back and forth began the era of outgoing Windows versions.

Kernel panic

Microsoft during this time Windows NT he was working on it. This completely new version of Windows had nothing to do with DOS. It was aimed entirely at companies. Companies From using DOS he did not give up. The fact that people have chosen Windows 2000 over Windows ME has prompted the company to rethink this problem.

A year later, the legendary operating system where most of the younger generation met computers. Windows XP It came. Windows XP had variants rather than different versions. Literally like a tray to the tabletscomputer, server e ATM He had great success with his special variations and achieved great success.

During the same period Windows CE had also appeared. The kernels of this operating system developed for mini PCs Windows Mobile It was also used for. While the fact that we don’t see a Windows Mobile phone gives an idea of ​​the fate of this operating system, it was a challenging endeavor for many. However, the two systems were completely incompatible.

The operating system that makes you say no: Windows Vista

Windows Vista first In 2006 appeared. At a time when almost all computers were running Windows XP, this operating system was equipped with an attractive new design and improved security. The system, which is very popular at first glance, begins to look a little carefully malaise was giving. The system was huge and used the codes of the last 15 years in a mixed way. Older machines were not uninstalled and almost none of the servers were compatible with this system.

During this time, Microsoft Mojave Projesi’nI launched it. The project, which was essentially the version of using Vista to mix medicine with food to give drugs to pets, failed, Vista became more grumpy, and people clung to XP even more.

Windows 7 is coming

Microsoft got it wrong with Vista Windows 7 She decided to go out with. The operating system that arrived in 2009 technically offered the XP experience in the Vista shell. The codes were more agile, the system was faster, lighter, and with better compatibility. windows in high market share he managed to become the operating system he achieved. It has also added features like multi-touch and home networking to our lives.

During this time, the operating system market was also very colorful. Smart phones, tablets, laptopAs he said Wi-Fi, he turned to the fair. As Apple begins bringing Mac experiences to more people iOS He has shone in the smartphone market. Google from Linux based on Android focused on the operating system.

Windows 8 and 8.1: it didn’t happen

Microsoft has already done this Windows 7 He believed that starting in his era, new operating systems would not be very successful. Throw away Windows CE during this time e Windows Phone’a past. Basically, the promise of the company was coordination between mobile and computer. It was not so.

Windows 8 He made many unnecessary innovations. One of them is “Removing the startup key ” however, it has seen a great flashback. Then Microsoft quickly Windows 8.1This operating system was also not sufficiently developed. While it solved some problems, it wasn’t enough. At the same time, Windows Phone started scanning for performance and demand.

Although Windows worked hard to fix the issues during this time, it wasn’t enough. Microsoft once he pruned the branches, he rode himself. The computer for humans was no longer = Windows.

Windows 10: re-dream Windows

When it comes to today, Windows is enough radical renewal It had become a requirement. Microsoft has done exactly that. In this period the company was Satya Nadella It came. For the first time the company single judge, and undisputed it was not.

Windows 10 It may not have been the biggest change in operating system terms, but it did see the biggest change in Windows history in strategic terms. Windows was previously a product, now a as a service began to be sold.

Following an aggressive policy with this operating system, Microsoft has been using Windows 10 for a long time. free update presented as. Even those who hacked Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 could get the licensed version without a doubt.

Windows Phone in the process quietly removed from the market. When Microsoft bought Nokia, thousands of employees were transferred to other departments or laid off. The company is the first today Android device with operating system Surface Duo working on.

Microsoft Windows is now living middle age is coming. Just like us, it’s Windows birthday, which sometimes makes mistakes, sometimes gets lost but somehow As a Webtekno family let’s celebrate. The computer world today probably wouldn’t exist without Windows.