Well Microsoft isn't know for making stable computer operating system. Let face it, they've been trying since the 80s to come up with something decent and since then have come up with 10 versions and 10 official variants. Below is a list of the DOS type versions:

• Windows V1
• Windows V2
• Windows V2.11 - Really there was one!
• Windows V3/ V3.1/ V3.11
• Windows 95 A/B/C
• Windows 98/ 98 Gold Edition/ 98 Second Edition
• Windows ME

Below is a list of the NT type versions:

• Windows NT 3.5/ 3.51
• Windows NT 4
• Windows NT 5 (2000)
• Windows NT 5.1 (XP)

The Basic Background

While most people won't remember the DOS type Windows V1 and V2, most would have come across a version of mark 3 point something. Basically this and the one before weren't a combined OS as it required a version of DOS (Disk Operating System) to be installed before the main Windows part could be installed. Version 3 had a program manager for controlling the programs and had limited multitasking capabilities.

Next came the first of the NT series, which I would like to comment on but never used. After the first of the NT series came the first combined DOS and Windows operating system, hailed as the best thing since sliced bread, and calling itself Windows 95. Well it was released it in 95. This as mention had DOS combined with it and was automatically installed along with Windows. This DOS version was number 7.00 (This change slightly with each variant of 95). As for the interface, the program manager become the task bar, the program grouping became the start menu and two new main features were introduced, the desktop and finally the right click. This gave the ability of doing more quickly as well as having a nicer looking, and more manageable Windows environment. Next Windows NT4, based itself on the 95 look and added better support and better hardware support. But still not great hardware support. This came later!

Other than an enhanced look, not much else come in to the public view other than and 2 updated interfaces (Compare 98s interface to ME or 2000) and better hardware handling. Whoopee!

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