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History and development of Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows is one of the computer operating systems most used in the world, and is also one of product development and  results from Microsoft Corporation for approximately 30 years. Microsoft Windows itself, on deployment and practice in the world of operating systems began to be developed based on data computer based DOS.

DOS itself is one of the computer operating system at the time was one of the operating systems that are used in the rest of the computer. Is short for "Disk Operating System, DOS computer operating system that is running by using the disk inside computer". At this time when we buy a laptop, then the operating system DOS surely installed in it.

To run a DOSoperating system, the user must have at least some understanding of the language and a simple computer command, to the complex. Even just to cut a single file only, you may need a lot of time to type commands in DOS. Of course the use of DOS is troublesome. Therefore, by using the DOS-based development, Microsoft windows operating systems began to develop his property, which is easier and more user friendly.

Microsoft Windows itself is basically divided into 3 generations, that is gereasi a DOS base, based on the NT Kernel-based and WinFS. The following is the development of the Microsoft Windows operating system along with a full description of its history:

1.   Windows 1.0 (1985 year era)

The first version of the Windows operating system development after MS DOS. By using the Windows operating system 1.0, then the user is already not only enjoy black screen courtesy of DOS, but can already enjoy the look of the user interface by using the units of bitmap and use the mouse as a tool to drive cursor and pointer.

Keyboard functionality, which is the important hardware on MS – DOS had started being replaced with the Mouse, and simplify user in using some simple command or commands, such as copy and paste.

2. Windows 2.0 (the era of 1987 year)

Is the development of Windows 1.0. Windows version 2.0 mini is a Windows operating system that was developed along with an increase in speed and data processing specification embedded on the Intel 286 processor. The memory on a computer is enlarged, making it possible to perform multitasking, such as stacking window – windows explorer window.

In this era, many developers began developing a wide variety of applications and utilities that basic Windows. On these operating systems, a key combination on the keyboard is also getting better and faster in terms of operasional the Windows operating system.

3.      Windows 2.03 (era year 1990)

In 1990, the month of may, Windows 2.03 released. It still is a development of the previous Windows operating system basic DOS, Windows 2.03 ni times start pinning ability protected mode and extended memory on his computer, which is a feature of Intel's latest processor, i.e. Intel 386.

Windows 2.03 have started focusing on data processing speed, reliability and also utility in processing data and also in doing various jobs needed by their user.

4.      Windows 3.0 (in the era of 1990)

Still using the same processor as the base windows 2.03, that Intel's 386, Windows released the third version of their flagship operating system. Has the quality of a speed increase better and more optimized again compared to the previous version of the operating system.

These operating systems use graphical system 26 bit, and have lots of extra features that are very useful. This feature, the forerunner of the development features – Windows features, such as a Program Manager, File Manager, Print Manager, as well as the use of the icon – icon that is better and more improved.

5.      Windows For Workgroups 3.11 (the era of the year 1993)

Is the Windows operating system working in a computer network system. Windows for workgroups 3.11 is adding important features, i.e., peer to peer workgroup and system support for local network (LAN) that is being discussed a lot and used at that time.

Windows For Workgroups also has affiliates and support of a network operating system developed earlier, i.e. Novell Netware, which causes the operating system to Windows For Workgroups 3.11 is widely considered by employers, as operating systems on their owned companies already apply a system of local network or LAN.

6.      Windows NT 3.1 (1993 on)

Is the operating system of the Windows kernel-based first launched. Launch the accompanying operating system DOS-based Windows before, which is also the same named IE Windows 3.1. It has the ability and support for open GL, and Netwae and also the features of the print server.

Other advantages of the windows NT 3.1 it is naming the file the longer, up to 255 characters, of which previously was only 8 + 3 characters only. In this release, too, namely the year 1993, claimed that Windows NT 3.1 had already sold more than 25 million licenses, which are used in the all of the world at the time.

7.      Windows 1995 (the era of the year 1995)

Re-develop the MS-DOS-based operating system, Microsoft then issued his latest operating systems, namely Windows 95. Windows 95 is the consummation of  92 Windows (Windows 3.1) that is integrated with TCP/IP, has support for internet access, especially using a dial-up networking, as well as allow a user in installing software and applications additional. Using 32 bit system which is able to improve the multimedia capabilities and a much better networking and integrated.

The concept of use of Windows-style start menu which is still used to this day were introduced in the Windows 95 operating system. With the start menu, then the user can easily find the application you want to run, and be much faster in doing access to operating system Windows 95.

The use of Windows Explorer is also introduced, as well as having an additional Internet Explorer, to support the needs of their user of the Internet, which in the era of the 90 's, the internet has been growing around the world.

8.      Windows NT Workstation 4.0

Is the network operating system developed by the windows workstation with base operating system Windows 95. This operating system is also the last kernel based operating systems that use the additional name of NT on the system operations.

In the next era, that of the year 2000, the Windows operating system kernel, it will not include more description of NT, starting with Windows 2000.

9.      Windows 1998 (era year 1998)

For an operating system era of 1990 's, Windows 98 as the operating system is a very good and qualified. 1998 the Windows operating system is capable to work with better, and has the support of many game compatibility. This era began on many companies and developers to turn to the games business PC Games seriously.

In windows 98 it all, started many additional embedded support the latest technologies, such as AGP, USB, Active Desktop, as well as the latest version of Internet Explorer that is better and faster. In addition Windows 98 also compatible with DVD use, as a media reader DVD Rom data within his.

10.  Windows 1998 SE (second Edition, during 1999)

Windows 98 operating system is developed with the addition of features – features that make Windows 98  into an operating system that is widely used by users all over the world. Windows 98 SE is known as an operating system that is user friendly and easy to use.

As well as having a lot of additional support, especially in terms of entertainment, with the updates on Internet Explorer, DirectX, Home networking, as well as using the principle of hybrit 16 and 32 bits.

11.  Windows 2000 Professional (during 1999)

Is the development of Windows NT 4.0, which can be known to us by name Windows NT 5. Is a super development of the Windows NT 4.0 operating system. Have a base or base of Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows 2000 pro has kontible and the ease in doing access to networks, both local and internet.

Windows also supports a wide variety of hardware such as plug and play, USB, IEEE 1394, and have the ability to use the infrared feature. Additionally, on Windows 2000 pro is, there is also a compatibility against a wireless network, which greatly facilitate their in connected into the network.

12.  Windows Millennium Edition (during 2000)

Welcoming the new Millennium, the Windows operating system to publish any Windows development 1998 known as Windows ME or Millennium Edition. Is the operating system that is made for personal needs, and is an operating system that has lots of multimedia features, and still being developed today.

Features of Windows Movie Maker, windows Media Player, as well as various other multimedia system. Windows ME was the last of the Windows operating system that uses the Windows 95 and 98 base, which will be used later, base Windows 2000 as the operating system of Windows that will be developed further.

13.  Windows XP (the Era of the year 2001)

It looks like Windows XP is the Windows operating system are the most popular among their user, because it has a tremendous compatibility, as well as the support of a great many applications and additional software. Operating systems that use the Windows 2000 code base this is an operating system that relies on eX Perience, hence known by the name of Windows XP.