operating system history

Thirty-one years ago today Microsoft shipped Windows NT 3.5 — a quietly transformational release that turned the “New Technology” experiment into a credible platform for servers and workstations and set technical foundations still visible in Windows 11 and Windows Server today. Overview Windows...

In an unexpected twist that’s both nostalgic and faintly comical, Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview build surprised users with a boot-up serenade straight from 2006: the unmistakable chime of Windows Vista. The incident stands out as a light-hearted glitch in an era defined by polished UI...

Every modern operating system iteration must walk a fine line between evolving to meet new technological realities and honoring the familiar features and sensibilities that cultivated a loyal user base. Microsoft's Windows platform exemplifies this push-and-pull, with each generation introducing...

Microsoft Windows has come a long way since its humble beginnings—a time when it was known more as a DOS add-on than the operating system powerhouse we rely on today. Over the decades, Windows has evolved from its rudimentary roots into a sleek, sophisticated platform that adapts to both...

On November 20, 2024, Microsoft Windows marks an impressive milestone—its 39th anniversary. It was on this day back in 1985 that the technology giant introduced Windows 1.0, a groundbreaking product that catapulted the world into the realm of graphical user interfaces (GUIs). This leap did not...

Link Removed due to 404 Error It's like the old Super Bowl gag: "Hey, Microsoft, you just shipped Windows 7. What are you going to do next?" Except this time around, the answer has nothing to do with Disney World: "We're going to do it again." That, at least, was the message I received from...