Operating systems
Windows 95
The original Windows 95 was designed as more or less a transition operating system to move users from the older, slower 16-bit application to the newer, more powerful 32-bit software application.
Window 98
This is the newest in a line of graphical interface operating systems that provide the newest and more multimedia and Internet support. 32-bit operating system like window 95 and although it is marketed as a new operating system, in reality it is more or less a bug-fix for windows 95 with a few new bells and whistles in thrown in. updates for this version are done mainly by logging on the Internet with your PC and choosing window update icon in the start menu/programs option.
Windows me
Another 32-bit operating system likes Windows 95 and widow 98. Me is targeted at the home user and includes improvements to the reliability and ease of use of window 98. There are some also some enhanced features
Windows 2000
A true multitasking, multi threaded 32-bit operating system. It combines the best features of windows 98 with the security manageability and reliability of Windows NT.
Windows XP
Windows XP is the successor to both Windows 2000 Professional and Windows Me. Developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, home and business desktops, notebook computers, and media centers. The name "XP" stands for Experience . First released on October 25, 2001.
The most common editions of the operating system are Windows XP Home Edition, which is targeted at home users, and Windows XP Professional, which has additional features such as support for Windows Server domains and two physical processors, and is targeted at power users and business clients. Windows XP Media Center Edition has additional multimedia features enhancing the ability to record and watch TV shows, view DVD movies, and listen to music. Windows XP Tablet PC Edition is designed to run ink-aware applications built using the Tablet PC platform. Two separate 64-bit versions of Windows XP were also released, Windows XP 64-bit Edition for IA-64 (Titanium) processors and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition for x86-64.
Windows Vista
Windows Vista was released after five years from the release of Windows XP.Which was the longest time span between successive release of Microsoft Windows.
Windows Vista contains many changes and new features, including an updated graphical user interface and visual style dubbed Windows Aero, improved searching features, new multimedia creation tools such as Windows DVD Maker, and redesigned networking, audio, print, and display sub-systems. Vista also aims to increase the level of communication between machines on a home network, using peer-to-peer technology to simplify sharing files and digital media between computers and devices. Windows Vista includes version 3.0 of the .NET Framework, which aims to make it significantly easier for software developers to write applications than with the traditional Windows API.
Linux / unix
Free, 32 - bit, multitasking, Unix-based operating system. Computer Terminology.
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