Solve : Happy Birthday, Windows. Well, sorta?

1.	Solve : Happy Birthday, Windows. Well, sorta?
Answer» http://snipr.com/5dvdd Monday marked 25 years since the unveiling of Windows 1.0 -- the official beginning of the PC operating system that has come to DEFINE Microsoft's business. However, as Wired and Gizmodo note, calling it a birthday might be a bit of a stretch. Foreshadowing long development cycles to come, the company didn't release Windows 1.0 for another two years after the announcement. And true to form, the franchise didn't really start to gain traction until the release of Windows 3.0 in May 1990. At the above page, there are two videos to MARK the occasion, whatever your opinion of the significance. In first one, presumably an internal Microsoft spoof, now-CEO Steve Ballmer makes an infomercial-style sales pitch for Windows 1.0. The second one gives a guided tour of Windows versions, from 1.0 to Vista.Quote the release of Windows 3.0 in May 1990 Now that was (almost) when Windows became useable!! It is amazing tho just how long has GONE by - many $billions for old Bill! IMO once 3.11 Workgroups came to be - that was when Windows really became viable and a great tool. (just noticed - avatars are not coming up)what did 3.11 BRING to the table that 3.1 LACKED? network support notwithstanding.

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