## OnTheHub® presents

## Evolution of Windows

### 1982

## Windows 1.0

#### Why "Windows"?

Windows was almost called “Interface Manager”. However, "Windows" better described the look of the
programs on the screen.

#### The desk goes digital

Windows 1.0 shipped with: Paint, Windows Writer, Notepad, Calculator, a calendar, clock, and Reversi.

### 1990

## Windows 3.0

#### More games!

Windows 3.0 added more fun
to the PC by including Solitaire,
Hearts and Minesweeper.

#### More colours!

Windows 3.0 supported 16 colors, up from the 6 included in Windows 1.0.

### 1995

## Windows 95

#### Windows as
we know it

The beloved Start Menu, Task bar, and Windows Explorer
arrived in Windows 95.

#### Surfin’ the net

Internet Explorer was released in expansions and later releases of Windows 95.

#### Super sound

Brian Eno was paid $35,000 to compose the start-up sound.
The piece had to fit 150
adjectives…in 3.8 seconds.

### 1998

## Windows 98

#### Hardware
made easy

Windows 98 added support for both DVDs and USB devices, such as mice, keyboards, and fax machines.

#### Quick Launch

The Quick Launch made its debut, letting you run programs without the Start menu.

### 2001

## Windows XP

#### eXPerience

Windows XP Actually stands for 'experience'.

#### Lookin’ good, Luna

Windows XP’s Luna theme was a dramatic change from the look introduced in Windows 95.

### 2006

## Windows Vista

#### Flippin’ awesome

Windows Flip 3D lets users cycle between all their open windows.

#### Playing it safe

On release, Windows Vista became the most secure operating system
of its time.

### 2009

## Windows 7

#### Powerful task bar

The new enhanced Windows 7 taskbar includes Jump Lists,
Pinning and Live previews.

#### A fun,
friendly interface

Snap, Peek and Shake features make interacting with Windows
fun and easy.

### 2012

## Windows 8

#### See what's in store

In Windows 8, Microsoft introduced the Windows Store, with over 200, 000 apps for Windows devices.

#### In touch with tablets

Windows 8 was designed to be used easily with touch or traditional mouse and keyboard

### 2015

## Windows 10

Hi! How can I help?

Ask me anything

What's

the

weather?

#### Meet Cortana

Cortana, named after the Halo character is the smart digital assistant on your Windows desktop and phone.

#### Start Menu

The Windows Start menu
is back & better than ever!

#### Cutting edge

Microsoft’s new Edge browser features a reading mode, annotations, touch compatibility,
& more.

#### Parallels and Windows are the perfect pair. Check for your discount now

#### Windows 95? Maybe it's time to upgrade.

#### Windows 98? You know it's safe to leave your Y2K bunker, right?

#### Windows XP is the most attacked OS of all time. Upgrade in the name of security!

#### Support for Vista ended in 2012 - but the world didn't. Maybe it's time to upgrade?

#### Yes, the Start menu is back to normal. It's safe to upgrade now.

#### Running Windows 8? Upgrade now for a new Start menu, Cortana, multiple desktops and more.

## Students can get Windows 10 Education for free now

Search for your school to see if you qualify

### Whoa, Looks like you already have Windows 10! Clippy would be proud!

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