Windows operating systems
- 2. WHAT IS AN OS? The most important program that runs on a computer. Manages all the other programs in a computer. Manages all the hardware resources.
- 3. MOST POPULAR OPERATING SYSTEMS Windows: Most widely used. Mac OS: Only run on Macintosh computers. Linux: Open-source
- 4. WINDOWS XP Released October 25, 2001 Two major versions: Home and Professional Recommended Hardware Requirements: Processor: 300MHz RAM: 128MB Hard Drive: 1.5GB New Features: Faster start-up Remote Desktop User Interface Windows Firewall Windows CD burning Security Center Wireless Connection
- 6. WINDOWS VISTA Released January 30, 2007 5 Versions: Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, & Ultimate Recommended Hardware Requirements: Processor: 1GHz RAM: 1GB Hard Drive: 40GB DVD-ROM New Features: Windows Aero Windows Flip Windows Flip 3D Internet Explorer 7 Microsoft Defender Windows Search Windows Sidebar Improved security and safety features
- 8. WINDOWS 7 Released October 22, 2009 6 Editions: Starter Home Basic Home Premium* Professional* Enterprise Ultimate* System Requirements: 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM for 32-bit 2GB for 64-bit, 20 GB disk space Features Snap Peek Shake Live Taskbar Previews HomeGroup Windows Search Jump Lists Libraries Desktop slide show
- 9. SNAP
- 10. PEEK
- 12. JUMP LISTS
- 13. LIBRARIES
- 14. HOMEGROUPS
- 15. WINDOWS 8 Released October 26, 2012 4 Editions: Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro Windows 8 Enterprise Windows RT System Requirements: 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM for 32-bit 2GB for 64-bit, 20 GB disk space Features Metro design (tiles) Charms Lock screen Native USB 3.0 support Microsoft account integration Windows Store Built-In Antivirus Search Function Windows To Go
- 17. WINDOWS 10 Released July 29, 2015 4 Editions: Home Professional Enterprise Education Windows 10 Mobile Free Upgrade (Win7&8.1) System Requirements: Same as Windows 8 Features Start Menu Cortana Microsoft Edge All-in-One Store Virtual Desktops Action Center Continuum