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  Microsoft Windows - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Windows was developed for IBM PC-compatible computers (these were based on Intel x86 architecture), and today, almost all versions of Windows are made for this hardware-platform (although Windows NT was written as a cross-platform system for Intel and MIPS processors, and later appeared on the PowerPC and DEC Alpha architectures).
Windows has achieved enormous market penetration due in large part to the domination of MS-DOS in the early days of PC compatible computers (IBM-PC clones), and also because it is the primary platform for Microsoft Office and gaming software programs used by many microcomputer users.
Windows was originally designed for ease-of-use on a single-user PC without a network connection, and did not have security features built in from the outset.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/MS_Windows   (2593 words)

  
 Many Systems on a PowerBook: Windows
Windows for Workgroups 3.1 was released in October, 1992, while Windows for Workgroups 3.11 was released on November 8, 1993.
Windows NT 4.0 was released in August, 1996.
Windows 98 was a successor to Windows 95.
www.kernelthread.com /mac/vpc/win.html   (2333 words)

  
 Microsoft Online Crash Analysis
If you are experiencing problems while running Windows, you can use Windows Memory Diagnostic to determine whether the problems are caused by failing hardware, such as RAM or the memory system of your motherboard.
While Windows Memory Diagnostic is running, status indicators display the progress of the test pass, the individual test, and the range of memory addresses that are currently being tested.
In Windows Memory Diagnostic, some diagnostic tests are performed with the cache disabled to force the processor to access the memory module for every address.
oca.microsoft.com /en/windiag.asp   (3866 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Microsoft Windows Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The first release was Windows NT 3.1 (1993, numbered "3.1" to match the Windows version), which was followed by NT 3.51 and NT 4.0 (which introduced the Windows 95 interface).
Their first attempt, Windows 2000, failed to meet their goals, and was released as a business system while Windows ME was rushed out to plug the consumer gap; the merger took place with the next system, Windows XP, which finally rendered DOS obsolete.
Windows comes pre-installed on most computers (as a bundled OEM version), making it the default choice for much of the market, since vendors going for alternatives are likely to face retaliation from Microsoft.
www.ipedia.com /microsoft_windows.html   (1909 words)

  
 windows history
With the addition of icons and overlapping windows, Windows became a viable environment for development of major applications (such as Excel, Word for Windows, Corel Draw!, Ami, PageMaker and Micrografx Designer), and the sales were spurred by the runtime ("Single Application Environment") versions supplied by the independent software vendors.
Windows 3.0, released in May, 1990, was a complete overhaul of the Windows environment.
Windows NT 4.0, ("Cairo") 94-03-15 Microsoft's project for object-oriented Windows, and a successor to the "Daytona" release of Windows NT.
members.fortunecity.com /pcmuseum/windows.htm   (1637 words)

  
 ActiveWin.com: Frequently Asked Questions - Windows XP "Whistler"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Q: What is Windows XP A: Windows Whistler is the codename for the first joint business/consumer version of Windows built on the Windows 2000 OS kernel for stability and reliability.
To bring the reliability of Windows 2000 to consumers as soon as possible and address the feedback from enterprise customers, Microsoft planned a phased release of Windows XP beginning with the desktop products and followed by the server versions.
Windows XP is their first step in the Microsoft.Net vision.
www.activewin.com /faq/whistler.shtml   (1714 words)

  
 Windows
When referring to an Operating System, Windows or win is an operating environment created by Microsoft that provides a interface known as Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the IBM compatible computers.
Windows eliminates the need for a user to have to type each commands at a command line like MS-DOS by using a mouse to navigate through drop-down menus, dialog boxes, buttons, tabs, and icons.
The term "window" is also used to describe the visual square area of a program.
www.computerhope.com /jargon/w/windows.htm   (138 words)

  
 Microsoft Windows News
The official release of traditional Chinese version of Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition in Taiwan is set to benefit local vendors that jumped onto the bandwagon, analysts said.
Exploit code was published Friday for a Windows flaw similar to the vulnerability that led to the Zotob worm that wreaked havoc in August.
Windows users are continuing to experience problems with Microsoft Corp.'s latest round of security patches.
www.topix.net /tech/ms-windows   (1148 words)

  
 Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101: Working with Windows
For these lessons about Windows you do not need large capacity but if you go on to other lesson units, you will need the equivalent of several floppy disks.
Windows 2000, XP, and Me will automatically recognize your USB drive.
Windows XP Disclaimer: All names, addresses, and phone numbers used in the lessons and exercises are fiction!
www.jegsworks.com /Lessons/win   (659 words)

  
 Windows 3.1 FAQ
This is a newly developed FAQ for Windows 3.1 that is designed to focus on today's Windows 3.1 issues.
Just try inserting other Windows install disks, usually near the disk number that was requested (so if Windows asks for disk 9, insert disk 8 and disk 10 as well).
The last 16-bit version of Office is MS Office v4.2 or v4.3 (these are both exactly the same release, containing Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, etc.; but v4.3 is the so-called "Professional Edition" which also includes Access v2.0).
www.logicalsky.com /Windows31_FAQ.htm   (2569 words)

  
 Wired News: Does MS Own Windows 2000?
On 27 October, Microsoft vice president Brad Chase said that the company intended to change the name Windows NT to Windows 2000, to mark the convergence of Windows 98 with the company's higher end NT system.
Kerstein said the Windows 2000 name is a reference to the several hundred links on his Web site to webcams around the world.
"Windows is a Microsoft trademark that we've been using since 1983," Price said.
www.wired.com /news/technology/0,1282,16043,00.html   (516 words)

  
 Epson PhotoPC Software for Unix/Linux, Windows, and MS-DOS
Under Windows, camera control commands can be entered using an "MS-DOS Prompt" window (sometimes referred to as a "DOS box" or "console window"), or invoked using a Windows "short-cut" icon (or a PIF).
A command such as this can be invoked as part of a Windows 95 "short-cut" icon, allowing quick, automatic downloading of a camera with a single mouse double-click.
Under Windows, unless the "-z" command line switch is set, the program always will apply a time zone correction, as defined by the time zone setting in the Windows operating system.
www.lightner.net /lightner/bruce/ppc_use.html   (1534 words)

  
 Device Driver Development for MS Windows
"Windows" is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, which has no affiliation with the maintainer of this page.
Windows NT Kernel-Mode Device Driver FAQ is also available.
If you are looking for a device driver, visit the comp.os.ms-windows.setup.win95 newsgroup to post a query in the newsgroup.
www.chsw.com /ddk   (308 words)

  
 Software Design - Error Messages for Windows
Error Messages for Windows is a small utility that will allow you to look up MS Windows error code numbers and display a descriptive message explaining what the numeric code actually means.
Error Messages for Windows also provides a facility to display and print all of the error codes and messages defined for your version of MS Windows.
Error Messages for Windows will run on MS Windows XP, Millennium Edition and 98 as well as MS Windows 2000 and 95/NT systems.
www.gregorybraun.com /MSWinErr.html   (133 words)

  
 GIMP - for Windows
It is recommended to use an NT-based version of Windows (NT4, 2000 or XP).
Starting with GIMP 2.2 and GTK+ 2.4, older versions such as Windows 95 are not supported anymore.
The amount of memory can be an important factor, especially if you intend to work on large images.
www.gimp.org /windows   (277 words)

  
 Install xfig on MS Windows
When selecting packages, be patient since cygwin may need several minutes to compute the dependent packages of the one you are selecting.
If you want to exchange the clipboard information between XFree86 and Windows, you need to add one line "xwinclip&" before the "fvwm2" line in.xinitrc file (or download it here to replace the previous.xinitrc file).
You can also try many other window managers designed for X Windows.
www.cs.usask.ca /grads/wew036/latex/xfig.html   (980 words)

  
 Wired News: MS Denies Windows 'Spy Key'
The key exists in all recent versions of the Windows operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, 2000, and NT.
In previous versions of Windows, Fernandes said Microsoft had disguised the holder of the second key by removing identifying symbols.
But while reverse-engineering Windows NT Service Pack 5, Fernandes discovered that Microsoft left the identifying information intact.
wired-vig.wired.com /news/technology/0,1282,21577,00.html   (593 words)

  
 Annoyances.org
Annoyances.org is the most complete collection of information assembled for and by actual users of Microsoft Windows.
You can also filter out articles that don't apply to you using the controls at the bottom of certain category pages, although you may not want to miss something that might be helpful.
July 26, 2005 - On the heels of Microsoft's recent announcement that the successor to Windows XP, previously known as Longhorn, would be called Windows Vista, Annoyances.org is proud to announce the Windows Vista Annoyances forum.
www.annoyances.org   (514 words)

  
 Tor Lillqvist--GTK+ for Windows
To convert text from the default Windows codepage to UTF-8, it's easiest to use the g_locale_to_utf8 function in GLib.
It is possible to input text in several scripts into GTK+ widgets by switching the Windows input locale.
For Win98 these are available from Windows Update under the disguise of CJK support for IE and Outlook Express.
www.gimp.org /~tml/gimp/win32   (518 words)

  
 PStill for Windows 95/98, XP, 2k and NT4
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc. and is used for identification purpose only.
My full contact information can be found on the main page in case of questions or comments, just follow this link.
MS Office and a PStill printer is setup'd as default printer), overprinting simulation allows to 'view' overprinting effect in resulting PDF.
www.wizards.de /~frank/pstill_win.html   (874 words)

  
 PyDS on MS Windows   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In addition, if you wish to run PyDS as a Windows service, you will need the Python win32api extensions.
I have been unable to validate the PyDS Windows service feature and have not developed any automation for its activation.
The existing Windows installation, like previous versions, builds a batch script which must be manually started.
simon.bofh.ms /~louis   (398 words)

  
 Russify MS Windows   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Our recommedation is to use native CP1251 fonts and keyboard on MS Windows platforms.
However, if you use MS Windows 3.1 and/or older applicatons that do not perform on-the-fly conversion, you still need to install KOI8-R fonts and keyboard to be able to work with cyrillic stuff on the Net.
Please note that Russification is substantially different for these 3 systems, so pay attention to what technique is used for what system.
www.siber.com /sib/russify/ms-windows   (286 words)

  
 X Windows fonts for MS Windows by Lars C. Hassing
Most of the time I spend editing text in a terminal window using the fabulous editor vim.
Back in 1999 I therefore created a MS Windows bitmap font from an enlarged screen dump of the X Windows font fixed.
But the Danish characters were wrong, and I realized that the font must be encoded in the code page used by the command window (typically 850) in stead of the normal Windows code page 1252.
www.hassings.dk /lars/fonts.html   (608 words)

  
 SCHAFT MS Windows 9x and NT/XP Files
File Editor for Windows is a freeware utility that allows you to view and modify binary files.
TClockEx enhances the standard Windows 95/98/NT clock that is built into the taskbar, providing the ability to display the time AND date in any format you choose.
For use under Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0, and Windows 2000.
www.schaft.com /ftpfiles.html   (7733 words)

  
 Windows XP MS-DOS Startup Disk
It cannot interact with the Windows™ XP Operating System; and, as you'll soon see, is nothing more than an emasculated version of the Windows™ Me Startup Disk.
Another copy of the Windows™ Me Startup Disk's COMMAND.COM file (digitally exactly the same, but not in the same physical location as the one on an Me diskette) was added at 14:01:06 along with these other files.
All of the files which were deleted from the original Windows™ Me Startup Disk are shown with a red bar in front of their file names.
mirror.href.com /thestarman/winxp/winxpsd.htm   (1520 words)

  
 MS Windows XP Pro Full, English, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software - Windows, Windows   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Windows XP Professional Microsoft Software to be distributed in North America only.
Advanced Performance Windows XP manages system resources efficiently, to keep your system running as fast as possible even when you're working with multiple programs at the same time.
Windows Messenger easy way to instantly communicate with friends and family, users can see their contacts' online status and choose to communicate with them through text, voice, and video with better quality than ever before.
www.worldlanguage.com /Products/459548.htm   (736 words)

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