Windows Operating System
Windows Operating System is among the most established and popular operating systems. This is one of the families of operating system developed by Microsoft, an American Corporation founded by Bill Gates whose main products evolves around computer technology. It uses graphical user interface (GUI), multitasking, virtual memory management and it sustains other peripheral devices.
Windows Operating System got its name because the screen is divided into different windows or areas with one window being active. In every window, different programs can be run. It can also display various information at one glance. Windows can be moved around the display screen and users can manipulate its size and shape. It is the best seller product of Microsoft because its updated version are getting more user friendly which means that it is easier to use. Today, it's enjoying a huge share in the market in terms of operating systems.
Like other operating systems, Windows Operating System is a software program. It outlined the foundation of computer operating system. It allows users to organize and manage files and run software programs either on laptop and desktop computers. In using the window operating system, users navigate by clicking the icons being displayed on the desktop and also through the Start Menu.
Windows Operating System was first introduced in November 1985. In its first version, the 16-bit operating environment. MS-DOS is used for filing system services. It has its own executable file format and support device drivers like graphics, mouse, keyboard, sound and printer. It allows users multi-tasking applications graphically. Then it was updated to a hybrid 16/32 bit operating system. It provided a virtualized tool for the disk controller, keyboard, video card, interrupt controller and timer. It still allows users multi-tasking. Then came the Windows 95 version, which downgraded the MS-DOS as a boot loader only. After Windows 95, Windows 98 was developed and Windows Millennium Edition 2000. Their current versions include Windows CE for embedded system. Among are the Pocket PC (PDAs), handheld PC, Smartphone and the portable media players. Windows XP is also maintained, it's for notebooks and desktops and is intended for home and professional use. Then it also has the Windows Server 2003 for servers and Windows XP Embedded for embedded systems.
Recently, Microsoft launched its latest version in operating system, the Windows Embedded CE 6.0. This new version is geared toward mobile cell phones and other mobile electronics. It supports data and voice networking with the use of cellular phones. Microsoft intended this to be useful and functional for building networking abilities in vending machines, parking meters or the device for GPS navigation.
Microsoft is always enhancing its operating systems and finding ways to meet the growing needs of the users.