Windows is known as family of operating systems for personal computing designed and developed by Microsoft Corporation. Around 90% of people are running Windows operating system on their PCs worldwide. The reason why Windows is so well loved is that it provides a graphical user interface (GUI), virtual memory management, multitasking, and supports many hardware components.
Microsoft initially released Windows as a 16-bit Operating environment. This environment uses MS-DOS for file system services but has its own executable file format and offers its own device drivers (VDU, printer, mouse, keyboard and sound).
Further, this 16-bit Operating environment enables the user to non-preemptively multi-task graphical applications.
The following is a list of all current editions of Windows Operating Systems:
Windows 2000 desktop and server operating system. Windows XP (Home and professional) for desktops and notebooks. Windows Server 2003 for servers. Windows Server 2008 for server environment. Windows Vista for home and business users. The latest Windows 7 for home and official purpose
Windows 7 operating system
We all know about earlier Windows operating system such as 98, XP but only few are familiar with Windows 7.
Windows 7 is the latest operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation. Before Windows 7, Microsoft released a series of operating systems to be used on personal computers, including Windows XP, 98, and Vista etc. Windows 7 was released on October 22.
Why to Windows 7 Is Different Than Others?
Windows 7 features are incredible which provide simple way to perform many complex tasks. Let’s get familiar with some of the Windows 7 features one by one.
Home Group
Windows 7 features ‘HomeGroup’ allows you to make a community of computer or electronic devices, who can communicate to each other. The basic condition is all network computers must be working on Windows 7.
Jump Lists
With Windows 7 feature “jumplist” user will be able to get quick access to the most favorite/recently used programs.
Windows 7 Taskbar
With Windows 7 feature you can customize the taskbar according to your usage. Windows 7 taskbar will provide a clear overview of all the running programs along with the close windows. Now see what more can be achieved with Windows 7 feature:
Action Center
With Windows 7 feature user can get the vital messages concern with security and maintenance. It will suggest you relevant troubleshooting tips to get resolved any forthcoming issues.
Windows Live Essentials
With Windows 7 feature user will get a single platform for downloading different utilities like e-mail client, instant messaging, photo editing and logging. Windows Live Essential will give live color to your leisure activities.
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Sat, Feb 27, 2010
Windows XP