Windows 1.0 Evolution (1983-1987)

On this day in 1985, the first version of Microsoft Windows, a graphical operating system, was launched. As of February 2024, Windows remains the leading desktop operating system worldwide, holding approximately 72% market share. Over the years, Apple’s macOS has steadily gained ground though, now accounting for about 20% of the market. Meanwhile, Linux and Google’s Chrome OS maintain small yet stable shares. #statista #infographics #empoweringpeoplewithdata | Statista

Fun fact: Windows 1.0 was released to the world 39 years ago and got its name from the graphical boxes (or windows) it used to represent programs. What’s your favorite Microsoft Windows version and why? #ThrowbackTech | Microsoft

“40 Years Since Windows 1.0 — and We’re Still Opening New Windows” On this day in 1983, Microsoft introduced Windows 1.0 — a revolutionary step beyond the command line. It wasn’t flashy: 16-bit graphics, tiled windows, and a mouse people didn’t quite know how to use yet. But it marked a fundamental shift — from code to interface, from commands to clicks, from control to accessibility. Fast-forward 40 years and we’re at another interface revolution — AI as the new GUI. We no longer open programs,