Windows 1.0, launched by Microsoft 30 years ago, represented a significant shift in personal computing, aiming to make desktop OS more accessible. At its introduction, it was priced at $99 and included various applications such as Notepad and Paint, making it appealing to users. Bill Gates emphasized its power and productivity potential for serious users. The evolution of Windows, as seen from the original version to Windows 8, reveals a blend of nostalgia and innovation, indicating how Microsoft is revisiting its roots in modern software development.
Windows provides unprecedented power to users today and a foundation for hardware and software advancements of the next few years. It is unique software designed for the serious PC user, who places high value on the productivity that a personal computer can bring.
When Windows 1.0 celebrated its 25th birthday, we didn't yet know what the future of Windows would hold. Now that Windows 8 is on the market, the original is more relevant than ever before.
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