Introducing Microsoft Operating Systems Includes Windows Vista, Xp, 2000, Nt, 3.1 and Dos

<h1>Introducing Microsoft Operating Systems Includes Windows Vista, Xp, 2000, Nt, 3.1 and Dos</h1>Author: <a title="M. Aslam" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/m.-aslam/50858.htm">M. Aslam</a> 
It’s been a long time coming. Microsoft hasn’t released a new consumer operating system since Windows XP came out in October, 2001. Now, nearly six years later, Windows has once again been polished, modernized and buffed to a glossy sheen for a newer consumer era. Windows Vista is here. Windows XP was a big deal for the Windows family. Although Microsoft continued to release consumer operating systems built upon the Windows 95 kernel (including Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Me), it targeted only businesses and power users with its NT kernel offerings such as Windows NT and Windows 2000. There was a difference. For backward compatibility to the days of MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 computing, Microsoft stuck with the 9x kernel for consumers. That kernel was an intricate meshwork of 16-bit (DOS) and 32-bit (NT) code that never truly abandoned the DOS conventions and never fully took advantage of the pure 32-bit power. The NT kernel, however, was built to be a 32-bit monster from the start, without the ambition to run 16-bit Windows 3.1 software or the thousands of games released for DOS. In 2001, Windows XP brought the parallel lines of Windows business and consumer operating systems together at last. With its Compatibility Modes, it was able to run some DOS and Windows 3.1 software, but because the computing world had started its move to 32-bit in 1995, there wasn’t as much demand for backward compatibility. Windows XP proved to be far more stable than any of the 9x flavors (especially the justifiably hated Windows Me), and it was multimedia-friendly and an excellent platform for gaming. And aren’t multimedia and gaming what computers are all about?About the Author: Learn more about <a href="http://www.freetechexams.com/microsoft-windows/windows-vista/windows-vista-service-pack-1.html"> Windows Vista Service Pack 1 </a>, <a href="http://www.freetechexams.com/microsoft-windows/windows-vista/windows-vista-business-edition.html"> Microsoft Windows Vista </a> and <a href="http://www.freetechexams.com/microsoft-windows/windows-vista/windows-vista-service-pack-1.html"> Download Windows vista Service Pack 1 </a>.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/software-articles/introducing-microsoft-operating-systems-includes-windows-vista-xp-2000-nt-31-and-dos-687598.html" title="Introducing Microsoft Operating Systems Includes Windows Vista, Xp, 2000, Nt, 3.1 and Dos">Introducing Microsoft Operating Systems Includes Windows Vista, Xp, 2000, Nt, 3.1 and Dos</a>

It’s been a long time coming. Microsoft hasn’t released a new consumer operating system since Windows XP came out in October, 2001. Now, nearly six years later, Windows has once again been polished, modernized and buffed to a glossy sheen for a newer consumer era. Windows Vista is here.

Windows XP was a big deal for the Windows family. Although Microsoft continued to release consumer operating systems built upon the Windows 95 kernel (including Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Me), it targeted only businesses and power users with its NT kernel offerings such as Windows NT and Windows 2000.

There was a difference. For backward compatibility to the days of MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 computing, Microsoft stuck with the 9x kernel for consumers. That kernel was an intricate meshwork of 16-bit (DOS) and 32-bit (NT) code that never truly abandoned the DOS conventions and never fully took advantage of the pure 32-bit power. The NT kernel, however, was built to be a 32-bit monster from the start, without the ambition to run 16-bit Windows 3.1 software or the thousands of games released for DOS. In 2001, Windows XP brought the parallel lines of Windows business and consumer operating systems together at last. With its Compatibility Modes, it was able to run some DOS and Windows 3.1 software, but because the computing world had started its move to 32-bit in 1995, there wasn’t as much demand for backward compatibility. Windows XP proved to be far more stable than any of the 9x flavors (especially the justifiably hated Windows Me), and it was multimedia-friendly and an excellent platform for gaming.

And aren’t multimedia and gaming what computers are all about?

Learn more about Windows Vista Service Pack 1 , Microsoft Windows Vista and Download Windows vista Service Pack 1 .

Rate this Article:

0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s)

Re-Publish

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/software-articles/introducing-microsoft-operating-systems-includes-windows-vista-xp-2000-nt-31-and-dos-687598.html

Article Tags: Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows, Windows 2000

Related Articles
Related Q&A

Latest Software Articles
More from M. Aslam

Digital Photography: A modernized tool

By: Angel Wood | 11/11/2009
The concept of photography has been evolved by combining many technical inventions. In fifth century B.C., the concept of pinhole camera was developed and introduced to the world. Dating back to 1820s the process of photography was evolved.

Windows Smart Security – Not a Smart Choice!

By: Carl Haugen | 11/11/2009
You may think that Windows Smart Security will detect infections and protect your PC from future parasites and other malware, but think again! This is actually a rogue security program designed to look real to the user, so that they will eventually purchase the product to remove threats from their computer. Beware though; this application has no ability to perform any of the services it claims to.

Trust Soldier is Not to Be Trusted for PC Security

By: Carl Haugen | 11/11/2009
Trust Soldier is a misleading application that is designed to make users believe that infections, malware and other parasites reside on their PC. Through constant security warnings and alerts, this program informs you that infections exist, and that you should download the scan they offer to locate these files in order to delete them. This malicious software is malware, and should be removed.

7 tips to create an amazing Thanksgiving ecard

By: Adward | 11/11/2009
There're some useful tips of how to create an amazing thanksgiving ecard with PowerPoint. It will be easy to deal with all kinds of people to create your own last-minute ecard.

Proactive IT Managed Services using N-able Velocity System

By: Alexander Drake | 10/11/2009
As a managed services supplier offering 24x7 network security and support to a few of the UK's largest online firms and divisions of major fiscal firms, ControlCircle needs to know what is happening at its client sites at every point. But knowing the status of a customer's's network and being able to respond to it can be 2 absolutely different things. 'A lot of our competition provide reporting services that alert customers whenever an IT problem arises,' explains Simon Ha...

Mohawk Voice - Next Generation VOIP

By: Alex | 10/11/2009
Mohawk Voice, version 1.0 released November 7th, 2009 is the next generation voice over IP software created for those who value simplicity and ease of use.

Different Phases of Software Life Cycle Model

By: aditya | 10/11/2009
A software before comes to market undergoes several number of stages. These series of stages that a s/w product undergoes during its lifetime is called "Software Life Cycle". A Life cycle model forms a common understanding among the s/w engineers. It helps to develop s/w in a systematic and disciplined way.

How to clean Windows XP registry?

By: Perry Watson | 10/11/2009
Registry is an inherent part of the windows system. It is prone to errors that get accumulated in due course of time.A good registry cleaner is needed to repair the errors.

CCENT Tutorial - Introduction to OSI 7 Layer Model

By: M. Aslam | 07/11/2009 | Networks
The 7 Layer OSI model is hierarchical, and the same benefits and advantages can implement to any layered model. The most-valuable purpose of all such patterns, especially the OSI model, is to let different vendors’ networks to interoperate.

CompTIA A+ Tutorial on Storage Devices, Floppy Drives and Hard Drives

By: M. Aslam | 07/11/2009 | Hardware
CompTIA A+ Tutorial - A storage drive reads or saves info to magnetic or visual storage media. It can be used to storage data permanently or to retrieve info from a media disk. Storage drives can be set up inside the computer case, such as a hard drive.

Free Ccna Wirless Tutorial

By: M. Aslam | 10/01/2009 | Hardware
Free Cisco CCNA Wireless tutorial on Wireless Technology

Windows Vista Ultimate Edition Features

By: M. Aslam | 17/12/2008 | Software
Windows Ultimate is unique in that it not only features all the features of the other Windows editions, but also includes downloadable Windows Ultimate Extras.

What’s New in Windows Vista?

By: M. Aslam | 17/12/2008 | Software
There’s more. Behind the scenes, Windows Vista is a vastly improved operating system. It’s more secure. It’s less prone to critical failures and file corruption.

Microsoft Windows Vista Features of Different Versions

By: M. Aslam | 17/12/2008 | Software
The company released a number of different Windows Vista editions, each aimed at a different market segment. Windows Vista Starter, which is only available in emerging markets, is a barebones operating system for the simplest computers.

Introducing Microsoft Operating Systems Includes Windows Vista, Xp, 2000, Nt, 3.1 and Dos

By: M. Aslam | 17/12/2008 | Software
Basic Information about Microsoft operating systems includes Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Windows NT.