History of Window, Linux, Ios, and Android

Window

 Windows has long been the world’s foremost desktop operating system. Although the Android OS series for smartphones has eclipsed it for user share, Windows dominates the desktop PC market. More than a billion active devices run on the most recent Windows 11 and 10 systems.

Thus, the Windows series is the product that primarily made Microsoft the software giant it is today. It is an OS series with a history that encompasses five decades dating back to the 1980s. This is the story of the Windows OS series from the 1980s up to the present day.

Windows in the 1980s

Microsoft first announced Windows to the world with the title Interface Manager in 1983. The big M later changed that name to Windows 1.0 for its 1985 release.

Windows 1.0 was more of an extension to the command-line DOS (Disk Operating System), then the most prevalent PC platform, than an OS in its own right. Microsoft released 1.0 to go head-to-head with Apple’s graphical Lisa OS, but it had little industry impact.

Microsoft released Windows 2.0 in 1987. Although it didn’t look much different from the original, it was the first platform in its series to feature overlapping windows. With expanded memory management for software, Window 2.0’s multitasking was altogether better.

Windows 3 and 3.1

Microsoft kick-started the ‘90s with the release of Windows 3.0 in 1990. The third installment to the Windows series was the first to feature software and file icons. This platform could handle more software simultaneously thanks to the introduction of virtual memory. Its users could also play the likes of Solitaire and Minesweeper for the first time in Windows 3.0 and 3.1. With such enhancements, this was the first OS in its series to shift more than a million copies.

Windows XP

Windows XP became generally available to users during 2001. XP had a completely overhauled user interface design that gave it an entirely new look compared with its predecessors. Gone were the gray days of Windows 95, 98, and Millennium when XP hit the scene with a light blue Start menu, taskbar, and title bars. It was a welcome visual change that enhanced the platform’s aesthetic appeal.

Windows Vista

After XP came Windows Vista, which disappointed some users. Microsoft added a new Windows Aero interface design to Vista. Aero gave Vista a transparent glass theme and Flip 3D task switcher along with other glossy effects. This was also the first Windows OS to have thumbnail previews on its taskbar for open software. Yet, all the fancy effects bloated Vista’s system requirements.

Windows 7

The 2009 release of Windows 7 was a step in the right direction for its OS series after the Vista debacle. Windows 7 addressed many of the performance issues that had blighted its predecessor. It was more of a refinement than an overhaul of Vista that was an altogether faster, better balanced, and more stable platform.

Windows 8 and 8.1 (Where’s the Start Menu Gone?)

With mobile computing on the rise, Windows 8 was a more touchscreen-optimized OS than its predecessors. It had a whole new Metro UI design that gave the platform a more modern look. Windows 8 replaced the Start menu with a Metro Start Screen that included customizable tiles to open software with. It also introduced Windows Store from which users could download apps.

Windows 10 (The ‘Last’ Windows Version)

Microsoft revealed Windows 10 in 2015. Then one Microsoft developer said it would be the last Windows version. Although that didn’t turn out to be the case, Microsoft did take a different service-based approach for Windows 10 by releasing two regular annual updates to extend the platform’s features.

Windows 11

The announcement of Windows 11 in 2021 came as a surprise to some who had become convinced Windows 10 really was the last version. At any rate, the release of that platform in October 2021 marks a new chapter in the history of Windows.

LInux

Linux is a popular open-source operating system that was initially created by Linus Torvalds in 1991. At the time, Torvalds was a computer science student at the University of Helsinki, Finland, and began working on the Linux project as a personal endeavor The name Linux is a combination of his first name, Linus, and Unix, the operating system that inspired his project.The Linux was created by Linus Torvalds a finnish computer science student in 1991. Events Leading to the Creation of Linux -The emergence of Linux can be traced to several important events and the work of a few key individuals. The Creation of Linux --In 1991, Linus Torvalds began a project that later became the Linux kernel while studying computer science at the University of Helsinki Development and Expansion The Linux community quickly grew, with thousands of programmers around the world contributing to its development Various companies also helped with the development of the kernels and the writing of auxiliary software Linux in the Modern Era -Today, Linux is one of the most widely used operating systems in the world, with an estimated 2.76% of all desktop computers and more than 90% of the world’s top supercomputers running on Linux

Ios iOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc. exclusively for its smartphones. It was unveiled in January 2007 for the first-generation iPhone, launched in June 2007. Apple launched iOS, then called iPhone OS, on June 29, 2007, with the very first iPhone. Since then, the mobile operating system has gone through some major upgrades, with new features added every year in the summer. iOS 1 With the year 2007 begins our brief history of iOS. The year that the animated movie Happy Feet won the Oscars and Steve Jobs introduced us to iPhone and iPhone OS 1 iOS 2 In this brief history of iOS, we can positively say that iOS 2 was one of Apple’s most significant milestones. Released on July 11, 2008, iOS 2 made a huge difference in the market - it showed what a smartphone can do, by adding third-party apps, which the users, until this day, can find on App Store. iOS 3 This part of a brief history of iOS is not that interesting. iOS 3 might as well carry the title of ‘Sleek design, nothing more phone. iOS 4 iOS 4 brings the big guns into our brief history of iOS. First of all, this was the time that Apple decided to erase the ‘iPhone’ from the name of this operating system. iOS 5 In 2011, Apple made us clear that iOS isn’t a baby anymore. And it made us clear with Siri and iOS 5. The world welcomed Siri, a virtual assistant, with the hands wide open, and it was no surprise. iOS 6 In 2012, we watched a movie called Dark Knight Rises. Ironically, this is an excellent metaphor for Apple, as a company. OS 7 Drum rolls, please! iOS 7 is the part of this brief history of iOS an operating system that made a significant step into the future iOS 8 Did you think that Apple vs. Google fight is ever going to stop? If you did, you were wrong. In this brief history of iOS, we bring you facts. In 2014, with iOS 8 Apple decided to turn the tables around and add widgets. iOS 9 When it came to showing off iOS 9, Apple knew we’ve seen it all. This brief history of iOS also confirmed that iOS 10 One word for iOS 10: third-party integration. You may be surprised, ‘cause Apple has done this, but not quite like this iOS 10 One word for iOS 10: third-party integration. You may be surprised, ‘cause Apple has done this, but not quite like this

2003: Android Inc. is founded in Palo Alto, California, with the initial goal of creating an operating system for digital cameras 2005: Google acquires Android Inc., injecting resources and expertise into the project. The decision to make Android open-source attracts hardware manufacturers and developers, laying the foundation for its future success 2007: The first public beta of Android is released on November 5th 2008: The first commercial version of Android, Android 1.0, is released on September 23rd with the launch of the T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream). The Android Market is introduced, allowing app downloads and updates 2009: - Android 1.5 Cupcake: Released in April, introduces the first on-screen keyboard, third-party app widgets, and video recording 2010: - Android 2.0 Eclair: Released in October, introduces voice-guided navigation, real-time traffic information, live wallpapers, and speech-to-text. 2011: - Android 3.0 Honeycomb: Released in February, designed specifically for tablets, introduces a holographic design, on-screen buttons, and a card-like user interface 2012: - Android 4.1-4.3 Jelly Bean: Released in July 2012, refines the user interface, introduces Google Now, expandable notifications, and multi-user support on tablets 2013: - Android 4.4 KitKat: Released in October, introduces a lighter design, "OK Google" voice activation, and a dedicated Google Now panel. 2014: - Android 5.0-5.1 Lollipop: Released in November 2014, introduces Material Design, a new visual language, improved notifications, and a redesigned settings men 2015: - Android 6.0 Marshmallow: Released in October, introduces granular app permissions, fingerprint reader support, and USB-C compatibility.