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Microsoft has taken two parallel routes in Operating Systems. One route has been the home user and the other has been the professional IT user. The dual route has generally led to the home versions with more "eye candy" and less functionality in networking and security and professional versions with less "eye candy" and better networking and security.
The first independent version of Microsoft Windows, version 1.0, released in November, 1985, lacked a degree of functionality and achieved little popularity. Windows 1.0 did not provide a complete operating system; rather, it extended MS-DOS. Microsoft Windows version 2.0 was released in November, 1987 and was slightly more popular than its predecessor. Windows 2.03 (release date January 1988) had changed the OS from tiled windows to overlapping windows. The result of this change led to Apple Computer filing a suit against Microsoft alleging infringement on Apple's copyrights.
Microsoft Windows version 3.0, released in 1990, was the first Microsoft Windows version to achieve broad commercial success, selling 2 million copies in the first six months. It featured improvements to the user interface and to multitasking capabilities. In August 1995, Microsoft released Windows 95, which made further changes to the user interface and was the first Windows version to utilize multitasking.
In July 1993, Microsoft released Windows NT based on IBM OS/2 technology (which Microsoft had been co-developing for several years prior). NT was considered to be the professional OS. NT and the Windows non-professional line would later be fused together to create Windows XP.
The next in line was Microsoft Windows 98 released in June, 1998. Substantially criticized for its slowness compared with Windows 95, many of its basic problems were later rectified with the release of Windows 98 Second Edition in 1999.
As part of its professional line, Microsoft released Windows 2000 in February 2000. The consumer version following Windows 98 was Windows Me (Windows Millennium Edition). Released in September, 2000, Windows Me attempted to implement a number of new technologies for Microsoft: most notably publicized was "Universal Plug and Play." However, the OS was substantially criticized for its lack of compatibility and stability.
In October 2001, Microsoft released Windows XP, a version built on the Windows NT kernel that also retained the consumer-oriented usability of Windows 95 and its successors. It shipped in two distinct editions, "Home" and "Professional", the former lacking many of the superior security and networking features of the Professional edition. Additionally, the "Media Center" edition was released in 2003, with an emphasis on support for DVD and TV functionality including program recording and a remote control.
In April 2003, Windows Server 2003 was introduced, replacing the Windows 2000 line of server products with a number of new features and a strong focus on security; this was followed in December 2005 by Windows Server 2003 R2.
Windows Server "Longhorn" is the successor of Windows Server 2003 is currently under development but Windows Vista had replaced Windows XP in January 31,2007 even though some reviewers recommend NOT to use Vista until end of 2007 for its Windows Vista SP1 release as well as certain compatibility issues (Yes, Games also a problem in Vista).Worse, when Vista requires a recommended RAM of 1GB, some of them even predicted that this is as good as " commit suicide" because more people wanted to quit Windows. Also, Bill Gates had announced to make a release of Windows Vienna, that may replace Vista on 2009 to 2012 (Dates are not clear at the point of 2007 April) For Windows Vista, there are Home Basic (With the least function in all Vista edition only some of the security features without Aero Interface), Home Premium (Most Function for Home User, Like Media Centre Edition with Aero Interface, Nice.), Business (I think home user cannot get it unless buying a laptop that is preloaded it) and Ultimate (The most function in Vista, Combine the Home Prenium which does not have some Business Features and Business Features, All in one.)
and windows 7 wich is coming out sometime in 2009
What else can I help you with?
How many different versions of Windows Vista are there?
there are 6 if you include vista starter and enterprise.
How many different versions of the Windows operating system existed before Vista released?
I would guess around nine.
Do you need any Windows Vista key code to reinstall Windows Vista?
You do need a Windows Vista key code to reinstall Windows Vista. CNET is a great technology resource to use in looking up product information. This site will offer information on price, performance and rating for Windows Vista.
Is there an update for Windows Vista for the iPod?
Yes, there is an update for Windows Vista in the ipod. It is available from the Microsoft windows site. They have numerous free upgrades available for many different programs and devices.
Name the version at Microsoft Windows?
Windows have gone through many versions. They include Windows 3.1 95 98 98SE ME NT 2000 XP Vista Soon to be released Version 7
Which Microsoft Windows used in Canada?
All versions of Windows would be used in Canada, like in any country. Many people would be using Windows 8. Many would still be using Windows 7, many using Vista, many using XP and so on.
How many versions of Windows API have there been?
There have been thousands of versions of Windows API. Different versions have been released with each new Windows operating system and during the course of it's lifetime, each edition is subjected to many hundreds of updates.
Are Windows XP and Windows Vista compatible?
They are "compatible" in the sense that many applications that run on Windows XP will run on Windows Vista.
How do you run Windows 98 programs on Windows Vista?
Many applications and games written for or compatible with Windows 98 will run on Windows Vista.
How many gigabytes of RAM does Windows XP support?
It depends on the version. 32-bit Windows supports up to 4GB of RAM, whereas 64-bit versions support 4GB + of RAM. It is the same with Windows Vista and 7.
Does all hardware that works with Windows XP work with Windows Vista?
No. Due to the length of time between the releases of Windows XP and Windows Vista, as well as Windows Vista ditching support for some legacy technologies, there are many devices that will not function in Windows Vista but work in Windows XP.
Is Windows 9X the same as Windows Vista?
No. Windows 9x is a term used to describe the DOS-based operating systems Windows 95 and Windows 98, similar versions of Microsoft Windows which were produced in the 1990s. Occasionally, Windows Me is also included in the term, as it is very similar in many respects.
