In addition to full Windows-packages, there were runtime only versions that shipped with early Windows software from third parties and made it possible to run their Windows software under MS-DOS and without the full Windows feature set. Windows/286 (which, despite its name, would run on the 8086) still ran in real mode, but could make use of the high memory area. Windows 2.1 was released in two different versions: Windows/386 employed the 386 virtual 8086 mode to multitask several DOS programs, and the paged memory model to emulate expanded memory using available extended memory. Windows 2.0 also introduced more sophisticated keyboard shortcuts and could make use of expanded memory.
The result of this change led to Apple Computer filing a suit against Microsoft alleging infringement on Apple's copyrights. Windows 2.03 changed the OS from tiled windows to overlapping windows. and was slightly more popular than its predecessor. Microsoft Windows version 2.0 was released in December 1987, featured several improvements to the user interface and memory management. Only dialog boxes could appear over other windows. Windows 1.0 did not allow overlapping windows. Other supplied programs were Calculator, Calendar, Cardfile, Clipboard viewer, Clock, Control Panel, Notepad, Paint, Reversi, Terminal, and Write. The shell of Windows 1.0 was a program known as the MS-DOS Executive. Windows 1.0 is not a complete operating system rather, it extends MS-DOS. Windows 1.0 lacked a degree of functionality, achieved little popularity and was to compete with Apple's own operating system. It was announced in November 1983 (after the Apple Lisa, but before the Macintosh) under the name "Windows", but Windows 1.0 was not released until November 1985. The history of Windows dates back to September 1981, when Chase Bishop, a computer scientist, designed the first model of an electronic device and project "Interface Manager" was started. Windows 1.0, the first version, released in 1985 The most recent client version of Windows is Windows 8 the most recent mobile client version is Windows Phone 8 the most recent server version is Windows Server 2012. Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal computer market with over 90% market share, overtaking Mac OS, which had been introduced in 1984. Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on Novemas an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Microsoft Windows is a series of graphical interface operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. Hybrid (Windows NT family), DOS (16-bit Windows and Windows 9x/ME series) NT 6.2 (Build 9200) (September 4, 2012 6 months ago ( )) ġ37 languages ( listing of available Windows 7 language packs)
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