Mohammad.Ali.Mian History and development of windows

1. History and development
of
Windows

2. Outline:
• Introduction to Microsoft

3. Introduction to Microsoft
• In July of
1980, IBM representatives met
for the first time with
Microsoft's Bill Gates to
manufacture a new operating
system for his IBM.
• , Microsoft focused on a new
operating system that
manages and runs, the
computer hardware and also
serves to bridge the gap
between the computer
hardware and programs

4. • .which was the birth of a
graphical user interface (GUI).
It’s the foundation on which
computer programs can run. In
1983, Microsoft announced the
development of Windows, a
graphical user interface (GUI)
for its own operating system
(MS-DOS), and name their
new operating system as
"MS DOS”‑
• it introduced a whole new
language to the general public.
Typing “C:” and had various
cryptic commands

5. Early Age
of
Microsoft development

6. Limitation of ms dos and formation
of new operating system
• DOS short for "Disk
Operating System"
• * MS-DOS is only
capable of single-tasking
without the use of rather
complex TSRs. It also
supports only a single
user, has no access
controls, no memory
protection, and by default
can only address 640 KB
of RAM.

7. Command Line Interface
• MS-DOS requires you
to interface with the
computer using
commands typed at
the keyboard. To
become fluent in MS-
DOS, you must
memorize these and
many other
commands.

8. Memory
• MS-DOS can store
program code only in
the first 640KB of a
computer's memory.
computer owners found
it difficult to get new
software to work
without disabling the
device drivers for
essential hardware
such as the CD-ROM
drive, sound card or
mouse

9. Multitasking
• MS-DOS does not have
the ability to switch
between multiple running
programs at will .
• MS-DOS was designed
to run a single
application.

10. • When you finish using the
application, you must
save your work, quit the
application and their they
have to launch another
one.
• MS DOS was effective,‑
but also proves difficult to
understand for many
people. There was a
need for a better

11. 1982–1985: Introducing Windows
1.0
• Microsoft worked on the
first version of a new
operating
system. Interface
Manager and was
considered as the final
name, that are
fundamental to the new
system. Windows is
announced in 1983, but it
takes a while to develop.

12. • it almost had all
application fixed
• rather than typing
MS DOS commands, you‑
just have to move a
mouse to point and click
your way through
screens, or “windows.”
• Bill Gates says, “It is
unique software designed
for the serious PC
user…”

13. • There are drop-down
menus, scroll bars,
icons, and dialog
boxes that make
programs easier to
learn and use. You're
able to switch among
several programs
without having to quit
and restart each one.

14. • There are drop-down
• menus
• scroll bars
• Icons
• dialog boxes that make
programs easier to learn
and use.
• MS DOS file‑
management,
• Paint,
• Windows Writer
• Notepad

15. • , Calculator,
• calendar,
• card file,
• and clock to help you
manage day-to-day
activities.
• There was even a
game called Reversi.

16. 1987–1992: Windows 2.0–2.11—
More windows, more speed
• On December 9,
1987 Microsoft releases
Windows 2.0
• *it had desktop icons
• It had expanded memory
• You can overlap windows
• control the screen layout,
and use keyboard
shortcuts to speed up
your work.

17. • In 1988, Microsoft becomes
the world’s largest PC
software company based on
sales.
• Computers are starting to
become a part of daily life for
some office workers.

18. 1990–1994: Windows 3.0–
Windows NT—Getting the graphics
• On May 22,
1990, Microsoft announce
s Windows 3.0, followed
shortly by Windows 3.1 in
1992.
• Taken together, they sell
10 million copies in their
first 2 years, making this
the most widely
used Windows operating
system yet
• Virtual Memory improves
visual graphics

19. • It had manager ,file manager
and ms dos in program
manager
• Windows was increasingly
used at work and home and
now included games like
Solitaire, Hearts, and
Minesweeper.
• "Windows NT was a
fundamental change in the
way that companies can
address their business
computing requirements,

20. • Unlike Windows 3.1,
however, Windows N
T 3.1 is a 32-bit
operating system,
which makes it a
strategic business
platform that supports
high-end engineering
and scientific
programs.

21. 1995–2001: Windows 95—the PC
comes of age (and don't forget the
Internet)• On August 24,
1995, Microsoft releases
Windows 95, selling a
record-setting 7 million
copies in the first five
weeks.
• . Windows 95 has built-in
Internet support,
• new Plug and Play
capabilities that make it
easy to install hardware
and software

22. • The 32-bit operating
system also offers
enhanced multimedia
capabilities, more
powerful features for
mobile computing, and
integrated networking.
• the first appearance of
the
• Windows 95 features
Start menu, taskbar, and
minimize, maximize, and
close buttons on each
windows

23. 1998–2000: Windows 98, Windows
2000, Windows Me
• Released on June 25,
1998, Windows 98 is the
first version
of Windows designed
specifically for consumers
• With Windows 98, you
can find information more
easily on your PC as well
as the Internet.
• Other improvements
include the ability to open
and close programs more
quickly

24. • support for reading DVD
discs and universal serial
bus (USB) devices
• Another first appearance
is the Quick Launch bar,
which lets you run
programs without having
to browse the Start menu
or look for them on the
desktop.

25. Middle age

26. 2001–2005: Windows XP—Stable,
usable, and fast
• On October 25,
2001, Windows XP was released
From the mid-1970s until the
release of Windows XP, about 1
billion PCs was shipped
worldwide.
• Awareness of computer viruses
and hackers increases, but fears
are to a certain extent calmed by
the online delivery of security
updates
• Windows XP 64-bit Edition (2001)
is the first Microsoft operating
system for 64-bit processors
designed for working with large
amounts of memory and projects
such as movie special effects, 3D
animations, engineering, and
scientific programs.

27. • Windows XP Media Center
Edition (2002) is made for
home computing and
entertainment. You can
browse the Internet, watch live
television, video collections,
and watch DVDs.
• realizes the vision of pen-
based computing. Tablet PCs
include a digital pen for
handwriting recognition and
you can use the mouse or
keyboard, too.
• There was more emphasis on
Help and Support.

28. 2006–2008: Windows Vista—Smart
on security
• Windows Vista was released in
2006 with the strongest
security system yet
• User Account Control helps
prevent potentially harmful
software from making changes
to your computer.
• Windows Vista also features
enhancements
toWindows Media Player
• Search gets new emphasis
and helps people find files on
their PCs faster.

29. Modern age

30. 2009: Windows 7
• Windows 7 was built for
the wireless world that in
the late 2000s. By the
time it was released,
laptops were outselling
desktops, and it had
become common to
connect to public
wireless.
• Windows 7 was
evaluated by 8 million
beta testers worldwide
before it was released.

31. 2012: Windows 8
• It functions as both a tablet for
entertainment and a full-featured
PC
• It introduces a totally new
interface that works smoothly for
both touch and mouse and
keyboard.
• Windows 8 features a Start screen
with tiles that connect to people,
files, apps, and websites.
• It is designed for sleek devices
and long battery life, and
exclusively runs apps from the
Windows Store. It also comes with
a built-in version of Office that's
optimized for touch screens.