Back in the late 1970’s, two enterprising young computer
programmers named Paul Allen and Bill Gates developed an adaptation
for the BASIC computer language that would help run newly created
personal computer just coming on the technology market. As with any
technology, their original creation changed and grew.
The two friends decided they had the product and the capability
to become successful, so they formed a company now known as
Microsoft. Over the years, Microsoft has grown to a giant in the
computer industry with successes never before seen by a “from
scratch” endeavor.
Microsoft was responsible for the development of not only
several computer languages like COBOL and PASCAL, but also for the
development of the earliest operating system MS-DOS. In partnership
with IBM, who was just introducing the personal computer to the
individual consumer, all of the IBM computers used MS-DOS on their
systems. The year was 1981.
Even though originally, the Apple Corporation was in competition
with Microsoft and IBM, the company eventually began working on
developing an operating system for the company’s Macintosh personal
computers.
Then, in 1985, an industry changing product was starting to
evolve. This new operating system would perform many functions
already in MS-DOS, but the difference would be that this new product
would focus on “gooeys” Graphical User Interfaces.
The development of the GUI would change the world of
computers making it easier for the everyday consumer to navigate
their personal computer. The industry was changing – and it was
changing fast!
Windows operating system made the world of personal
computing accessible and easy for the everyday Joe. Now, even
students in the schools were able to use personal computers for their
school work and in class. No one knew just how far this new OS would
take the world of computing technology.
Just like with any computer technology, changes are constantly
being made to improve on the product. After the initial launch of
Windows, several other versions evolved each one offering new
options and new features and each with their own bugs and problems.
Some people weren’t big fans of Windows because at times it
seemed as if Microsoft would release the product prior to fully testing
it. It became famed for crashes and bugs that would cause the system
to behave erratically, but Microsoft addressed each problem promptly
and Windows continued to be THE operating system on the market.
The release of Windows 3.1 operating system was revolutionary
in that it offered users more options that couldn’t be found with its
predecessor MS-DOS. One of the most helpful innovations was adding
the use of a mouse to navigate and manipulate data with one hand
simply and easily. 3.1 also gave users the convenience of not having
to memorize MS-DOS commands.
Windows 3.1 was the first product to fully utilize graphical user
interface for ease of controlling what the computer would do.
Windows also now allowed the user to multitask, meaning the user
could now run multiple applications at once without having to close out
of each program before running another.
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programmers named Paul Allen and Bill Gates developed an adaptation
for the BASIC computer language that would help run newly created
personal computer just coming on the technology market. As with any
technology, their original creation changed and grew.
The two friends decided they had the product and the capability
to become successful, so they formed a company now known as
Microsoft. Over the years, Microsoft has grown to a giant in the
computer industry with successes never before seen by a “from
scratch” endeavor.
Microsoft was responsible for the development of not only
several computer languages like COBOL and PASCAL, but also for the
development of the earliest operating system MS-DOS. In partnership
with IBM, who was just introducing the personal computer to the
individual consumer, all of the IBM computers used MS-DOS on their
systems. The year was 1981.
Even though originally, the Apple Corporation was in competition
with Microsoft and IBM, the company eventually began working on
developing an operating system for the company’s Macintosh personal
computers.
Then, in 1985, an industry changing product was starting to
evolve. This new operating system would perform many functions
already in MS-DOS, but the difference would be that this new product
would focus on “gooeys” Graphical User Interfaces.
The development of the GUI would change the world of
computers making it easier for the everyday consumer to navigate
their personal computer. The industry was changing – and it was
changing fast!
Windows operating system made the world of personal
computing accessible and easy for the everyday Joe. Now, even
students in the schools were able to use personal computers for their
school work and in class. No one knew just how far this new OS would
take the world of computing technology.
Just like with any computer technology, changes are constantly
being made to improve on the product. After the initial launch of
Windows, several other versions evolved each one offering new
options and new features and each with their own bugs and problems.
Some people weren’t big fans of Windows because at times it
seemed as if Microsoft would release the product prior to fully testing
it. It became famed for crashes and bugs that would cause the system
to behave erratically, but Microsoft addressed each problem promptly
and Windows continued to be THE operating system on the market.
The release of Windows 3.1 operating system was revolutionary
in that it offered users more options that couldn’t be found with its
predecessor MS-DOS. One of the most helpful innovations was adding
the use of a mouse to navigate and manipulate data with one hand
simply and easily. 3.1 also gave users the convenience of not having
to memorize MS-DOS commands.
Windows 3.1 was the first product to fully utilize graphical user
interface for ease of controlling what the computer would do.
Windows also now allowed the user to multitask, meaning the user
could now run multiple applications at once without having to close out
of each program before running another.
Read more
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