Windows 1.0 (1985)
As Philip said in the Windows 8 video 'Since you said that Windows 8 is like the first one ever, you're going to try the first ever version of Windows, Windows 1.0
OS Info
This Operating System is MS-DOS reliant, and had to be installed through floppy disks. This was not the first GUI (Graphical User Interface) used for DOS, although it touted to be the most innovative and complex. Bill Gates was inspired to develop this operating system by Visi-On, a DOS GUI. This operating system was advertised as Power Windows.
The OS seen numerous installments and updates through its massive support time. The most drastic of which was Version 1.04, which allowed support from IBM PS/2 computers, although there was no support for PS/2 mice and the new VGA graphics mode.
End of Support
The Operating System, along with MS-DOS's support last for an extremely long period, far past its widespread abandonment. MS-DOS and Windows 1.0 support was terminated officially on 31st December 2001, the longest support time of any Windows operating system.
Tasks
- What time is it? - Write and save a text document. - Have 3 programs running at once. - Have the clock running along with your other programs. - Turn off your computer
Diana's Comments
Diana, at the end of the video decided to take back the insult of saying Windows 8 looked like the first ever Windows. She did not like the OS AT ALL.