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Windows 3.1

Windows 3.1, a successor to Windows 3.0 started the whole Windows series of OS's. Released in March 1992.

Codename: Janus


Windows For Workgroups 3.1

Windows For Workgroups 3.1 is an extension for Windows 3.1. The extension was mainly for sharing resources for people who did not have centralized authentication server. It would use Server Message Block protocols over NetBios.

Codename: Kato, Sparta


Windows 95

Windows 95 was the Windows OS to have a graphical user interface. It was a large progression from Window 3.1. Windows 95 was first released on August 24, 1995.

Codename: Chicago


"Windows 96"

"Windows 96" was never really released, it was simply a desktop update with Internet Explorer 4.0 included.

Codename: Nashville


Windows 98

Windows 98 was the successor to Windows 95. The code name was a clue to activate a easter egg! Windows 98 was released on 25 June 1998.

Codename: Memphis


Windows 2000

Windows 2000 is a successor to NT 4.0, and was succeeded by Windows XP, first released February 17, 2000.

Codename: Odyssey


Windows Me

Me stands for Millenium Edition, this is because was released in 2000, 14 September 2000 to be precise. It was shipped with Internet Explorer 5.5. It had the simular graphical user interface compared to most Windows 9X's.

Codename: Georgia
Windows XP

XP is short for Experience, successor to both 2000 AND ME editions of Windows. Another big progression, Windows XP features new graphical user interface compared with Windows 9X editions. Windows XP was first released on October 25, 2001.

Codename: Whistler

Codename, SP1: Trainyard

Codename, SP2: Springboard


Windows Media Center Edition, 2003, 2004, 2005

The initial release was shipped with computers which had media center capabilities and could not be sold seperatly. The main feature is Media Center which allows you to do things like, view live TV, DVD playback. 2005 edition had capabilites with thw Xbox 360 and media center extender.

Codename: eHome

Codename, 2003: Freestyle

Codename, 2004: Harmony

Codename, 2005: Symphony


Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

Same as original XP with touch screen technology and handwriting software.

Codename: Lone Star


Windows Server 2003, Small business server, Home server, Windows Server 2008

Server operating system for handling administrative tasks for severs.

Codename, 2003: Whistler Server

Codename, Small business server: Bobcat

Codename, Home Server: Q, Quattro

Codename, 2008: Longhorn Server


Windows Vista

New graphical user interface and visual style called Windows Aero - (transparent glass effect theme). First released January 30, 2007.

Codename: Longhorn


Windows 7

Yet another improvment to the graphical user interface and visual styles. Expected release date October 22, 2009 - (not accurate)

Codename: Blackcomb, Vienna