In a one page report explain what the reasons are for the current standing for microsoft windows? Solution Windows was developed with a view of providing a user interface. The project was started with the name \"Interface Manager\". Initially, Windows 1.0 achieved very little success as compared to Apple Macintosh. The earliest version had various software like Paint, Write, and Calendar. In Windows 1.0, all windows are tiled. Modal dialog boxes are allowed to perform above other windows. Windows 2.0 was released in 1987 and has become prevalent because of its several developments to the consumer interface and memory management. Windows 2.03 altered the OS from tiled windows to overlapping windows. This change led Apple Computer filing a suit against Microsoft asserting violation on Apple\'s copyrights. Windows 2.0 also hosted more refined keyboard shortcuts. This led to rapid acceptance of windows in offices and for personal use. A key feature about windows was the process of continual development. Before launching a version of windows, the framework for other windows was developed. This led Microsoft to launch newer and advanced versions of Windows within a few years\' interval. Windows 3.0 revolutionized the environment of OS due to virtual memory that enabled multitasking in windows over DOS. In August 1993, Windows for Workgroups, a special version with integrated peer-to-peer networking features and a version number of 3.11, was released. The next major developments in Windows were Windows 9x series which consisted of Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT. These versions of Windows were accompanied by MS office and Internet explorer which led to rapid proliferation of this software’s. Although, Windows Vista could not gain enough popularity as the earlier versions did, it was rapidly replaced by Windows 7 which was a huge success. In the recent past, Windows 7 has been upgraded and 8 launched. These versions have been developed so as to capitalize upon the developments in hardware. To sum all, Windows has been the market leader due to innovations and continuous efforts to maintain its competitive edge. .

1. In a one page report explain what the reasons are for the current standing for microsoft windows?
Solution
Windows was developed with a view of providing a user interface. The project was started with
the name "Interface Manager". Initially, Windows 1.0 achieved very little success as compared
to Apple Macintosh. The earliest version had various software like Paint, Write, and Calendar. In
Windows 1.0, all windows are tiled. Modal dialog boxes are allowed to perform above other
windows.
Windows 2.0 was released in 1987 and has become prevalent because of its several
developments to the consumer interface and memory management. Windows 2.03 altered the OS
from tiled windows to overlapping windows. This change led Apple Computer filing a suit
against Microsoft asserting violation on Apple's copyrights. Windows 2.0 also hosted more
refined keyboard shortcuts.
This led to rapid acceptance of windows in offices and for personal use. A key feature about
windows was the process of continual development. Before launching a version of windows, the
framework for other windows was developed. This led Microsoft to launch newer and advanced
versions of Windows within a few years' interval.
Windows 3.0 revolutionized the environment of OS due to virtual memory that enabled
multitasking in windows over DOS. In August 1993, Windows for Workgroups, a special
version with integrated peer-to-peer networking features and a version number of 3.11, was
released.
The next major developments in Windows were Windows 9x series which consisted of Windows
95, Windows 98 and Windows NT. These versions of Windows were accompanied by MS office
and Internet explorer which led to rapid proliferation of this software’s.
Although, Windows Vista could not gain enough popularity as the earlier versions did, it was
rapidly replaced by Windows 7 which was a huge success. In the recent past, Windows 7 has
been upgraded and 8 launched. These versions have been developed so as to capitalize upon the
developments in hardware.

2. To sum all, Windows has been the market leader due to innovations and continuous efforts to
maintain its competitive edge.