A Brief History of the Windows Operating System
Thebestindonesia.com – In recent years, computer users have been shocked by the emergence of Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows is said to be a standard windowing system on personal computer systems.
Microsoft Corporation first introduced Microsoft Windows around 1985. At its initial release, the Windows operating system did not receive a significant response from computer users. It was only in 1989 that Microsoft launched Microsoft Windows 3.0, which began attracting computer users’ attention worldwide because it offered an attractive alternative multitasking operating system with a graphical interface (GUI). Multitasking is the execution of two or more tasks (tasks) simultaneously on one computer. In some operating systems, a job is a unit within a program, wherein multitasking is equivalent to multiprogramming within a program.
Even though Microsoft Windows is an operating system, Microsoft Windows still runs under the support of the Dos operating system (MS-DOS, PC-DOS, DR-DOS), so to make it easier for users to operate Windows, users must already know and have used DOS as an operating system. In an operating system, several things need to be considered in using the windows system, namely the problem of pictures (icons) that represent parts of windows and their applications.
Windows System Requirements
To run a Windows system, several hardware and software must be provided so that Windows can run properly.
- Operating System (MS_DOS or PC_DOS) adapted to the computer’s needs.
- Computer based on 486 and above with customized RAM.
- A display adapter (monitor) supported by windows (it is recommended to use a VGA monitor) or super VGA.
- A printer supported by Windows (to print via Windows)
- A mouse supported by windows to facilitate the operation of windows.
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Definition of Windows
This sub-chapter will discuss the understanding of Windows and the Windows operating system and its benefits.
Windows or Windows are part of the display screen used to display information in images and text.
The Windows operating system is a system that can perform multitasking processes, where it can run two or more application programs without disturbing each other.
