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Tuesday 14 June 2011

(A.2.4) What is an operating system - Microsoft Windows

Microsoft created the operating system, Windows, in the mid-1980s. They have a version of the operating system that is designed for the home user, and a professional version, which is intended for businesses. The versions differ in the depth of networking, security, and multimedia support.
Windows is a proprietary software, which means that Microsoft has placed restrictions on how people can use or copy the software. Windows comes preloaded on most of the PCs sold today, and can also be purchased separately Various versions of the software are priced from $79 to $399 for home users.

Window Vista Desktop

Microsoft has a big share of the operating system market. According to web analyst Net Solutions, over 90% of computer users have one of the Windows operating systems, such as Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or the most recent Windows Vista, as of March 2008.
Windows Vista and Windows XP are often referred to as Vista and XP, respectively.
Visit the Windows section of the Microsoft website to learn more about this operating system.

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