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Windows Vista

Windows Vista. Ibe Owunwanne Andre McRucker Matt Bahorek. Overview. Previous Windows Timeline Advancements Windows Vista Availability Features Pros and Cons Conclusion References. Timeline Microsoft Operating Systems. Windows 3.1 For Workgroups. Windows ME. Windows 1.0.

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Windows Vista

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  1. Windows Vista Ibe Owunwanne Andre McRucker Matt Bahorek

  2. Overview • Previous Windows • Timeline • Advancements • Windows Vista • Availability • Features • Pros and Cons • Conclusion • References

  3. Timeline Microsoft Operating Systems Windows 3.1 For Workgroups Windows ME Windows 1.0 Windows 3.0 Windows 95 Windows 98 1987 ‘88 ‘89 ‘90 ’91 ‘92 ‘93 ‘94 ‘95 ‘96 ‘97 ‘98 ‘99 2000 ‘01 ‘02 ‘03 ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 Windows 2.0 Windows 3.1 Windows NT 3.1, 3.5, 4.0 Windows 2000 Windows XP

  4. Advancements • Windows – 1983 • Windows introduced • No GUI • Programs ran from MS-DOS command prompt • Windows 1.0 - 1985 • New software environment • Previously ran programs on MS-DOS command prompt • Ability to switch between running programs

  5. Advancements • Windows 2.0 – 1987 • Windows overlap • Screen layout can be controlled • Keyboard combinations can now be used to navigate through operations • Windows 3.0 – 1990 • Advanced graphics with 16 colors • Program, file and print managers • Improved windows icons

  6. Advancements • Windows NT 3.1 – 1993 • 32-bit operating system • 1st Windows OS to combine support for business applications w/personal applications • Preemptive multitasking scheduler • NTFS file system • Windows 95 – 1995 • 32-bit TCP/IP stack for Internet support • PnP abilities • Dial-up networking

  7. Advancements • Windows 98 – 1998 • Information can be found on PC and internet more easily • USB support • Windows ME – 2000 • Designed for home PC use • Music, video, home network enhancements and improvements • Last Microsoft OS to be based on Windows 95 code base

  8. Advancements • Windows 2000 • NT version 5.0 • Name for “mainstreaming” purposes • Windows XP – 2001 • Based on NT/2000 • Significantly redesigned GUI • Product activation

  9. Availability • Vista Business and Vista Enterprise – November 2006 • Vista Starter, Home Premium, Home Basic, and Ultimate – January 2007

  10. Features • Home versions • Upgraded Firewall • Compatibility with the Xbox 360 • “Aero” interface • Tablet PC technology • Parental controls • Sideshow

  11. Features • Business versions • Upgraded Firewall • “Aero” interface • Tablet PC technology • Virtual PC Express

  12. Pros and Cons • Pros • Increased security • Better interface • Cons • Too much security • It is a Microsoft OS

  13. Conclusion • Questions?

  14. References • www.microsoft.com • www.pcadvisor.co.uk • www.extremetech.com • www.theeldergeek.com • en.wikipedia.org • www.fortunecity.com • www.computerhope.com

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