A. DEFINITION AND HISTORY OF WINDOWS
Windows is a software operating system released by Microsoft Inc. company. Microsoft Windows is a software system is the most popular information for PC users. Display Windows "user friendly" makes it a prime choice.
For Windows XP operating the minimum specifications of the hardware is as follows:
Computer Pentium 3
128 MB of RAM memory
20 GB Hard Drive
CD ROM Drive
Keyboard
Mouse
Seeing the rapid development of Windows starting from the early nineties by releasing the Windows version of 3:11 and was followed by Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, and Windows XP. The more the new version will enable its users to use the operating system or software applications with the support of others. As of this writing Microsoft has released Windows Vista. And here are the historical development of the operating system since it was first released DOS.
1. MS-DOS (1980-1984)
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS) was first released in 1981, and launched into the market in November 1983, when it sold for U $ 1 for each copy. The operating system is widely used by the IBM-PC or compatible with it.
2. Windows 1.0 - Windows 1:04 (1985-1987)
Windows 1.0 was first launched in November 1985, precisely at the time Windows 1.0 sold for U $ 100. Windows 1.0 presents jendera march (tiled windows) and user interaction on the computer using graphics (Graphical User Interface or GUI).
3. Windows 2.0 (1987)
Released on December 1, 1987, in this version there is a technological implementation of the window in order to be minimize, maximize. Windows 2.0 takes advantage of the Intel 286 processor speed of the process. Window 2.0 when it sold for U $ 100.
4. Windows 3.0 (1990)
The third biggest release of the Windows platform from Microsoft, providing increased capacity, and graphics with 16 colors, and full support of the Intel 386 processor. The rapidly growing popularity of Windows 3.0 when the release of the Windows Software Development Kit (SDK), which helps developers focus on writing application itself and not on writing drivers.
5. Windows NT 3.1 (1992)
In early 1992 Windows 3.0 Windows 3.1 was developed further into the development of Windows is not in vain, because within two months of the first sales of Windows 3.1 to 1 million copies sold. Until 1993, Windows 3.1 users are legally registered at least approximately 25 million users.
6. Windows for Workgroups 3.11 (1993)
A set of Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11 adds network among multiple computers or a peer-to-peer. And it also has network support on a domain.
7. Windows NT Workstation 3.5 (1994)
Windows NT Workstation provides ultimate protection for the business user applications and data. With the support of the OpenGL graphics standard, this operating system provides the power in the development of applications for software development, industry, research, and business products. Windows NT Workstation 3.5 offers reliability in the development of 32-bit productivity, and can accommodate up to 256 letter file names.
8. Windows 95 (1995)
Windows 95 was released on August 24, 1995. System operation is based on a 32 bit system actually supports multi-tasking, a more advanced file system, threading, networking, etc.. Version 95 also includes a comprehensive retrospective in the interface.
9. Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (1996)
Upgrade aimed at business class desktop operating system provides ease of use and simplified settings, output larger networks, and tools for the development and manage intranet. Windows NT Workstation 4.0 as well as Windows 95 inside the form view to increasing the network for easier and safer access to the internet and intranet.
10. Windows 98 (1998)
Windows 98 is the upgrade from Windows 95. As is described as an operating system, "Works Better, Plays Better," Windows 98 was the first version of Windows designed specifically for consumers.
11. Windows 98 Second Edition (1999)
Windows 98 SE, as its name suggests is the presence of an important update to Windows 98. And also offers several types of hardware compatibility and Internet offerings.
12. Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) (2000)
Designed for home computer users, Windows Me offered many music, video, and home networking for increased reliability. For example, to help customers improve their systems, system restore may postpone the development of the system before the problem.
13. Windows 2000 Professional (2000)
More than just an update, the Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional was also designed to replace Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on all business desktops and laptops. Built from the code base of Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000. add enormous progress in reliability, convenience, and support mobile komputansi.
14. Windows XP (2001)
In the "XP" which will be studied in this book, abbreviated from the word "experience", or experience, mensimbolisasikan inovatifitas Windows experience to offer to the users PC. With Windows XP, home users can enjoy music, video, messaging, and photos to their computers, while business users can work faster and smarter, thanks to technology technical support, and a fresh look, which can make the job easier worked.
15. WINDOWS 2003 SERVER (2004)
Windows 2003 server from Microsof relatively new product in terms of using this operating system, the minimum must be known in advance because if there is a discrepancy can affect the performance of the server.
16. Windows VISTA (2006)
With its codename Longhorn, Windows was developed and passed a second beta in late 2005, and the final version will be released in mid-and even late 2006, exactly on 30 November 2006 has been launched all versions.
