Points out main differences from first Windows to Windows 10

1. Windows
30 Years of Revolution

2. Contents
 About Windows
 Windows 1
 Windows 2.x
 Windows 3.x
 Windows 95
 Windows 98
 Windows 2000
 Windows ME
 Windows XP
 Windows Vista
 Windows 7
 Windows 8.x
 Windows 10

3. About Windows
▪ An Operating System based on GUI
▪ Developed by Microsoft©
▪ 40+ versions
▪ More than 1.5 billion users

4. Windows 1
1985

5. Windows 1
Features
▪ MS-DOS-based
▪ Tiled Windows (No overlapping)
▪ Multitasking
▪ Featured with small Programs like:
▫ Calender
▫ Calculator
▫ Clock
▫ Paint
▫ Reversi
▫ Control Panel

6. Windows 2.x
1987

7. Windows 2.x
Features
▪ Overlapping Windows
▪ Minimizing and Maximizing Windows
▪ Control Panel
▪ More Sophisticated Keyboard shortcuts
▪ Multitasking DOS GUI Programs

8. Windows 3.x
1990

9. Windows 3.x
Features
▪ Runing DOS programs in Windows
▪ Sharing devices between Windows
▪ Supporing Chinese Language
▪ Windows Media Player
▪ Solitaire (Moving Card Featured Game)

10. Windows 95
1995

11. Windows 95
Features
▪ Plug and play
▪ Start Menu
▪ Task bar
▪ Windows Explorer
▪ Internet Explorer

12. Windows 98
1998

13. Windows 98
Features
▪ Hibernation
▪ Multi-Monitor Support
▪ Windows Desktop Update
▪ Outlook Express
▪ Windows Address Book
▪ MS Chat
▪ NetShow Player (Later replaced by Windows Media Player)

14. Windows 2000
2000

15. Windows 2000
Features
▪ Faster Boot Time
▪ Business Oriented System

16. Windows ME
2000

17. Windows ME
Features
▪ Automated System Recovery
▪ Consumer aimed OS
▪ Un-suitable for Enterprise Line

18. Windows XP
2001

19. Windows XP
Features
▪ Comsumer Friendly
▪ Enterprise Line
▪ Start Menu and Task bar visual overhaul
▪ Vista Wallpaper
▪ Shadows and other visual effects
▪ Longest Running Windows OS

20. Windows Vista
2007

21. Windows Vista
Features
▪ Transparent Elements
▪ Better Search
▪ Better Security

22. Windows 7
2009

23. Windows 7
Features
▪ Fixed bugs and criticism by Windows Vista
▪ More Transparency Visual Effects
▪ Faster
▪ Stable
▪ Easier to use

24. Windows 8.x
2012

25. Windows 8.x
Features
▪ New Start Menu Look
▪ Touch Friendly
▪ Tiled Interface in Start Menu instead of list of programs
▪ Live Tiles
▪ Faster
▪ Support for much fater USB 3.0 devices
▪ Windows Store

26. Windows 10
2015

27. Windows 10
Features
▪ New Start Menu Look
▪ Both Tiled Interface and List of programs in Start menu
▪ Support for multiple devices including Windows Phones and Tablets

28. Bibliography
▪ Wikipedia
▪ windows.microsoft.com
▪ 9gag
▪ SuperSite for Windows