Evolution Chart of different O.S. Windows Home Server Early history: an expansion of MS-DOS
History Of Windows
Evolution of Windows….
16-Bit O.S. (1985-1987).
16/32 Bit O.S. (1990-1999).
Hybrid 16/32 Bit O.S. (1999-2001).
32 Bit O.S (2001-2006).
64 Bit O.S..
Windows – Shell Relation
Container of user interface
Windows 1.0 GUI Windows 3.x GUI
Windows Shell
Better known as Explorer
Versions of shell released…
Own net browser “Internet Explorer”. Later “Nashville” Windows 95,98 Background added. 3-D view to Icons & Buttons Windows 3.x Shell was a program manager and not file manager ( Start Programs). Added 16-Bit Icon OS/2.1x “ Minimize” & “Maximize” Technology introduced Windows 2.0 Called Interface manager. Shell was a file manager and not program manager Windows 1.0 Characteristics Types Of Shell
Windows Vs DOS
Extensive uses of PC resources.
Extensive use of disk
swapping and
temporary files
On a system failure,
many corrupted file.
If corrupted file,
windows won’t start.
Little conventional
memory, few drivers if
any, no video
resources.
Temporary files
deleted when its no
more in use.
windows DOS
Versions Of Windows Available
Windows 98
Windows Me
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Sequence of Introduction of Windows I the market
Understanding
Security
Choice of
freedom
Software
Hardware
Compatibility
Alternative
Programs available in LINUX
Cost
Advantages Disadvantages
Ratio of Operating systems used by users…
Windows Shares Market Share for July 2007 All versions - 90.00% Windows XP - 81.40% Windows Vista - 5.41% Windows 2000 - 3.74% Windows 98 - 1.05% Windows NT - 0.64% Windows ME - 0.56% Windows CE - 0.06% Client OS Market Share for July, 2007 Windows XP - 81.40% Windows Vista - 5.41% Windows 2000 - 3.74% Mac OS - 3.36% Mac Intel - 2.61% Windows 98 - 1.05% Linux - 0.75% Windows NT - 0.64% Windows Me - 0.56% Nintendo Wii- 0.14% Other - 0.24%
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