Sinclair-Terminal · @SinclairSpeccy
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Windows On Windows · @windowsonwindows
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The Windows 1 BYTE build is the 1st EVER known build of Windows. It was shown in December 1983’s BYTE Magazine, after Microsoft announced Windows that November. The UI is centred around a command bar at the bottom of the screen, called the “session-control layer”.

#windows1 #windows #Microsoft #dailywindowsfact

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Windows On Windows · @windowsonwindows
829 followers · 199 posts · Server mas.to

Windows 1, released on 20th November 1985, was the longest-supported version of Windows. It was declared unsupported by Microsoft as of 31st December 2001, meaning that it was eligible for support for over 16 years. 🤯

#windows1 #windows #Microsoft #dailywindowsfact

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Windows On Windows · @windowsonwindows
509 followers · 130 posts · Server mas.to

Windows originally shipped on 5.25” floppy disks. Windows 1 came on 5 disks, with users having to remove & insert each disk, one by one, to complete setup. Later, higher capacity 3.5” floppies would be used, followed eventually by CDs & DVDs. More @ youtu.be/gwftLHz9H7Y! 💾💿

#floppies #floppydisks #windows1 #windows #Microsoft #dailywindowsfact

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Windows On Windows · @windowsonwindows
509 followers · 130 posts · Server mas.to

For the development of Windows 1 (1985), Microsoft had to decide between 2 so-called “windowing systems”: tiled or overlapping. The name “Windows” was chosen in reference to these windowing systems. But which one did the Windows team choose, & why? More @ youtu.be/-pWxKrfxMZc!

#tandytrower #billgates #scottmcgregor #rowlandhanson #windows1 #windows #Microsoft #dailywindowsfact

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Windows On Windows · @windowsonwindows
447 followers · 92 posts · Server mas.to

Calculator debuted in Windows 1 (1985). It is one of only a few apps to appear in every version of Windows. Initially basic, it gained many features over time, such as scientific (Windows 3, 1990) & programmer (Windows 7, 2009) modes. Learn more @ youtu.be/RokcyHmoymE! 🧮👀

#windows10 #windows7 #windows3 #windows1 #calculator #windows #Microsoft #dailywindowsfacts

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Windows On Windows · @windowsonwindows
427 followers · 79 posts · Server mas.to

Recycle Bin stores deleted files in Windows. Existing as Trash in early builds of Windows 1 (1985) before being scrapped, it appeared as Wastebasket in Windows Codename Cairo (later cancelled), before its eventual debut in Windows 95 (1995). More @ youtu.be/RGGADnDGhHA! ♻️🗑️👀

#windows95 #windowscodenamecairo #windows1 #recyclebin #windows #Microsoft #dailywindowsfact

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Windows On Windows · @windowsonwindows
410 followers · 67 posts · Server mas.to

Calculator is a Windows app for maths operations. Introduced in Windows 1 (1985), it was initially basic, but gained features over the years such as: a scientific mode (Windows 3, 1990), operations history (Windows 7, 2009) & currency conversion (Windows 10 FC Update, 2017). 🧮

#windows10 #windows7 #windows3 #windows1 #calculator #windows #Microsoft #dailywindowsfact

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Günter Born · @gborn
503 followers · 2049 posts · Server social.tchncs.de

22H2 Upgrade blocker due to reduces gaming and app performance confirmed

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#windows1

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Günter Born · @gborn
503 followers · 2049 posts · Server social.tchncs.de

#windows1

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Verfassungklage · @Verfassungklage
1606 followers · 51599 posts · Server mastodon.social

Nach 37 Jahren: in .0 entdeckt.

In Windows 1.0 steckt ein bislang unbekanntes Easter Egg, das die Namen der Entwickler auflistet, die an Microsofts Betriebssystem gearbeitet haben. ...

golem.de/news/nach-37-jahren-e

#easteregg #windows1

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