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Evolution of Windows
Microsoft Windows has had many versions since its first
release in 1985. Over 29 years later, Windows looks very
different but somehow similar with its elements.
Windows is manufactured by the company called Microsoft. It
is the most popular operating system in the world. Microsoft
was founded by its two founders, William Henry Gates III
(Bill Gates) and Paul Allen. It was registered as a company in the year 1975. The very early
operating system made by Microsoft was MS DOS.
WINDOWS
The original Windows 1 was released
in November 1985 and was Microsoft’s
first true attempt at a graphical user
interface.
WINDOWS 95
Previously code-named Chicago, this version was released on August 24, 1995. This was the
first Operating System to have a Start button and a Start Menu. Windows 95 also made the
foundation for emails.
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