Looking back at Microsoft's 30 years of how Windows 1.0 to Win10 evolved

Microsoft showed us the charm of Windows10 last night. Taking this opportunity, the mainstream US online media BI took us back to 30 years ago, and it counted its “changing face” process.

Windows 1.0: 1985

This is the first version of the Windows operating system. Windows 1.0 is based on the MS-DOS operating system. In fact, it is not an operating system itself. DOS-based application software. Characters based on this operating system at the time were running on most computers but were not widely used.

Windows 2.0: 1987

This is the first operating system to run software such as Microsoft Word and Excel. When Windows 2.0 was released, the user interface was similar to the GUI (graphical user interface) of Apple's Macintosh and Lisa computers. Apple has filed a famous "look and feel" lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing Gates of stealing their ideas. But Apple eventually failed to win.

Windows 3.0: 1990

Although still based on MS-DOS operating system, but in the interface, user-friendly, memory management, great improvements, Windows 3.0 finally got users Identity. No need to be surprised, it became Microsoft's first truly popular Windows operating system.

Windows 3.1: 1991

Windows 3.1 is the last version of the Windows operating system based on MS-DOS, which is much better than Windows 3.0. It is also because of it that Windows has become the standard configuration for IBM compatible computers.

Windows 95: 1995

Windows 95 is a major breakthrough in Windows, emphasizing the desktop and introducing various icons. IE, Recycle Bin, and “Start”Menu, etc. These basic designs of Windows 95 did not change until Windows 8 appeared in 2012.

Windows 95 is a blockbuster

Windows 95 brings a more powerful, more stable and more practical desktop graphical user interface, and also ends the competition between desktop operating systems. Immediately after its release, it became one of the most successful operating systems of all time. It is difficult to assess how successful Windows 95 is. At the press conference, American name Jay · Jay Leno and Bill & Middot; Bill Gates took to the stage, and the Rolling Stones' famous song "Start Me Up" was used in advertising. People are rushing to buy in line, just as people today are crazy about buying an iPhone.

Windows 98: 1998

This upgraded operating system looks and works much like Windows 95, but it runs more stable and adds a few extra features. .

Windows ME: 2000

Windows ME can basically be seen as Windows 98 with new consumer features, but its sales are not very good. Most are waiting for XP to go public, as it is well known that it is coming soon.

Windows for Pocket PC: 2000

While Microsoft introduced Windows ME, it also introduced the first Windows operating system for mobile devices. It is built on Windows CE based on a completely different underlying technology. Microsoft is trying to ensure that many Windows brands are at the forefront and central location, just like the Windows logo and the "Start" button.

Windows XP: 2001

This is the first major upgrade of Microsoft's operating system since Windows 95. Windows XP is the first Windows operating system to completely break MS-DOS and use the same underlying technology as Windows NT. It is more stable and more powerful, and can be used as a PC operating system for servers or workstations.

Windows Mobile 5: 2005

At the same time, Microsoft is still launching a new version of its mobile device operating system, trying to compete with BlackBerry and Nokia phones. At the time, BlackBerry and Nokia dominated the mobile device operating system market. No one knew at the time that the iPhone would appear and changed everything.

Windows Vista: 2006

Microsoft spent five years developing the Windows Vista operating system. In the process, it took a lot of detours and reset it again and again. The development of this system has had a big impact on Microsoft. Former CEO Steve Ballmer has said that Microsoft spent too much time and experience on Windows Vista without catching the mobile space. Great opportunity, this is one of his biggest regrets.

Windows Mobile 6: 2007

Windows Mobile 6 is a continuation of Microsoft's five-year mobile platform. It was launched in February 2007 and is Apple's first iPhone. After the launch. But it still uses a pen and keyboard, and hasn't started touching it yet, it looks rude and ridiculous. But Microsoft has publicly played down the iPhone's threat, and Ballmer even wondered if anyone would be willing to pay $500 for such a smartphone.

Windows 7: 2009

Microsoft is fortunate to be able to recover from the crash of desktop Vista. Windows 7 launched in 2009 can basically be seen as an upgraded version of Vista, but its operation is more stable, and special equipment is welcomed by enterprise users. In fact, the biggest challenge for Windows 10 is how to motivate companies to upgrade their Windows 7 systems.

Windows Phone: 2010

At the same time, Microsoft knows it should respond to the iPhone. In 2010, Microsoft launched the first Windows Phone. This mobile phone completely broke with Windows Mobile, developing a new touch screen and a series of new features. But the iPhone and Android smartphones are all in a state of rapid development, so Microsoft's new platform has not been able to fly.

Windows 8: 2012

Apple launched the iPad in 2010, which is clearly a success after Microsoft made another mistake. Microsoft is no longer obsessed with the 30-year success story on the desktop, but instead borrows new concepts from the less successful Windows Phone operating system and integrates them into major Windows versions. Microsoft's goal is to develop a new operating system that functions like a touch-screen tablet and competes with the iPad and other computers. The main interface of Windows 8 does not have the "Start" button, the huge color box replaces the icon, and the basic task mode is also changed.

Windows 8 is still used in the desktop

Although Windows 8 is still running on the desktop, it is being buried in the new interface. Many traditional Windows users are confused, and Windows 8 has no chance to take off anymore. Microsoft wanted to build an operating system that would work on both PCs and tablets, but it didn't bother. Since the introduction of Windows 8, Microsoft PC sales have fallen 12% in two years. Although this can't blame Windows 8, people now have more choices and the overall economy is weak.

Windows Phone 8: 2012

In the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft is also upgrading its mobile platform. Although the surface seems to be the same, it has been greatly improved. Basically, Windows Phone is now built on the same underlying technology (Windows NT) as Microsoft's PC and server operating systems. But this change does not seem to be effective, Windows Phone is still far behind Android and iOS "third".

Windows and Windows Phone 8.1: 2014

Last year, Microsoft updated its PC/tablet and mobile operating systems and tried to integrate them. Microsoft also used Windows 8.1 to reverse the huge changes it made on Windows 8, such as returning to the "Start" button. Windows 10 is expected to continue this feature, but it will enhance the integration of PCs, tablets and mobile platforms, making traditional desktop Windows systems easier to use.