Operating Systems

By ADCV
  • Windows 1.0

    Windows 1.0
    Was really an extension of MS-DOS created as a reaction to the popular Apple OS. In that competition it failed, but it lead to Windows becoming the dominant force in computing.
  • Windows 3.0

    Windows 3.0
    First version of the Microsoft OS.An improved version of the first Windows iterations, it sold more than 2 million copies in half a year on sale. And that marked the beginning of the boom times for Microsoft.
  • Slackware Linux

    Slackware Linux
    Originally developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991.
    Is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power, Slackware brings the best of all worlds to the table.
  • Debian (Linux)

    Debian (Linux)
    Debian is a Linux distribution that evolved from the Unix OS. It may be used as a desktop, server or embedded OS and supports a number of processor frameworks, including Intel, AMD and ARM.
  • Windows 95

    Windows 95
    Windows 95 introduced a redesigned, object-oriented user interface that is,basically, the Windows we know today. The Start menu, taskbar, and Windows Explorer shell all came with Windows 95.
  • Windows Me

    Windows Me
    This was the last DOS-based flavour of Windows, and it shows. It was slower than Windows 2000, unstable, and incompatible with all the new hardware that was coming on to the market.
  • Windows XP

    Windows XP
    Microsoft called the XP release its most important product since Windows 95. Along with a redesigned look and feel to the user interface, the new operating system was built on the Windows 2000 kernel, giving users a more stable and reliable environment than previous versions of Windows
  • Arch Linux

    Arch Linux
    Is a Linux distribution for i686 and x86-64 computer architectures. Its design focuses on simplicity, security, and efficiency.
    Updates on a rolling release model, offering continuous, incremental upgrades to keep the system up-to-date.
  • Cent OS (Linux)

    Cent OS (Linux)
    Is a stable, predictable, manageable and reproducible platform derived from the sources of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
    Is developed by a small but growing team of core developers. In turn the core developers are supported by an active user community including system administrators, network administrators, managers, core Linux contributors, and Linux enthusiasts from around the world.
  • Ubuntu (Linux)

    Ubuntu (Linux)
    Operating system that can be used on desktops, laptops and servers. The operating system includes a variety of applications including those for word processing, e-mail applications, Web server software and also programming tools. Ubuntu is free of charge, including enterprise releases and security updates.
  • Windows Vista

    Windows Vista
    Windows Vista (formerly code named Longhorn) is the next evolution of Microsoft's operating system. Vista offers an advancement in reliability, security, ease of deployment, performance and manageability over Windows XP.
  • Linux Mint

    Linux Mint
    Is available free of charge, and some of the packages included in the releases are distributed under the GNU GPL (General Public License).
  • iOS 1

    iOS 1
    The one that started it all, which shipped pre-installed on the original iPhone. Support for features like the multitouch screen, Visual Voicemail, and iTunes integration were significant advances.
    It lacked many of the features that would come to be closely associated with the iPhone in the future, including support for native, third-party apps. Pre-installed apps included Calendar, Photos, Camera, Notes, Safari, Mail, Phone, and iPod.
  • iOS 2

    iOS 2
    One year after the iPhone became a bigger hit than almost anyone projected, Apple released iOS 2.0 (then called iPhone OS 2.0) to coincide with the release of the iPhone 3G.
    The most profound change introduced in this version was the App Store and its support for native, third-party apps
  • iOS 3

    iOS 3
    The release of this version of the iOS accompanied the debut of the iPhone 3GS. It added features including copy and paste, Spotlight search, MMS support in the Messages app, and the ability to record videos using the Camera app.
    Also notable about this version of the iOS is that it was the first to support the iPad.
  • Windows 7

    Windows 7
    Not a fancy new feature set, but a stable operating system .It offered performance improvements.Enhancements and new features in Windows 7 include multi-touch support, Internet Explorer 8, improved performance and start-up time, support for virtual hard disks, a new and improved Windows Media Center, and improved security.
  • iOS 4

    iOS 4
    Many aspects of the modern iOS began to take shape in iOS 4. Features that are now widely used debuted in various updates to this version, including FaceTime, multitasking, iBooks, organizing apps into folders, Personal Hotspot, AirPlay, and AirPrint.
    Another important change introduced with iOS 4 was the name "iOS" itself.
  • Mageia (Linux)

    Mageia (Linux)
    It allows for the use of any desktop environment, although it is most commonly used with KDE. Unlike other Linux variants, it uses MariaDB for its default database rather than Oracle MySQL. Updates are released for Mageia on a schedule of once every nine months.
  • iOS 5

    iOS 5
    Introduced powerful new features such as a built-in instant messaging client (iMessage), tabbed browsing in the Safari Web browser,enhanced camera capabilities and the ability to wirelessly sync iOS devices to Macs or PCs over Wi-Fi connections.Provides users with free access to Apple's iCloud,
  • iOS 6

    iOS 6
    Apple iOS6 features a completely redesigned Maps app with turn-by-turn navigation, a new Passbook location-aware digital wallet app for storing information, the ability to use FaceTime on cellular connections , greatly improved Facebook integration, enhanced iCloud integration, more sophisticated Siri capabilities
  • Windows 8

    Windows 8
    Completely redesigned operating system developed from the ground up with touchscreen use in mind as well as near-instant-on capabilities that enable a Windows 8 PC to load and start up in a matter of seconds rather than in minutes.
  • Windows RT

    Windows RT
    One of the three editions of the forthcoming Windows 8.Windows RT is a tablet-focused operating system designed to run on mobile devices powered by ARM-based chips. While Windows RT has been developed for use on tablets and similar mobile devices, it isn't designed for smartphones.
  • iOS 7

    iOS 7
    Introduces new functionality like a Control Center that provides quick access to common settings like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Airplane Mode; true, smart multi-tasking (apps now have the ability to fully work in the background); automatic app updating; improved Siri capabilities.
  • iOS 8

    iOS 8
    New features and enhancements like a HealthKit for unifying health-tracking applications, a HomeKit for simplifying home automation, iCloud Photo Library for sharing photos among iOS and Mac devices, Wi-Fi phone calling capabilities, call waiting support for FaceTime, interactive notifications, application battery usage monitoring, and more.
  • Windows 10

    Windows 10
    Windows 10 is the latest release of Microsoft's Windows operating system and the successor to the underwhelming Windows 8. Windows 10 presents more of a customized interface that recognizes the device's hardware and adjusts accordingly based on whether a mouse and keyboard are used or a touchscreen. Reincarnates the Windows 7-styled Start button and Start menu that were dropped in Windows 8.
  • iOS 9

    iOS 9
    Enhancements that are highlighted by "Proactive," a contextual, predictive personal assistant that's tied in with Siri to deliver personalized information based on a user's preferences, habits and location.
    Additional new features in iOS 9 include a new News app, multitasking improvements .
  • Puppy Linux

    Puppy Linux
    Is a variant of the Linux operating system designed to be small, portable, and easy to use.
    Can be run from a USB drive, CD, SD Card, and other types of media.
    Can be run on old systems lacking a hard drive by running from external media.
    Can be used to remove malware by running from external media.
  • iOS 10

    iOS 10
    Apple iOS10 builds on iOS 9 with new features and enhancements that include contextual predictions, rich notifications, additional 3D Touch capabilities in more apps (including Mail, Calendar, Weather and Stocks), and, as has been the case with each new iOS release since its debut, improved Siri functionality.
  • Fedora (Linux)

    Fedora (Linux)
    Is a Linux variant created by a community of developers known as the Fedora Project. It is owned by the company Red Hat.
    The design focus of Fedora is security and innovation. It has a reputation for integrating the newest changes to operating system technologies as early as possible.
    Linus Torvalds, who invented the Linux kernel, uses Fedora Linux on all his personal computers.
  • iOS 11

    iOS 11
    Introduces subtle design changes to interface elements throughout the operating system. Text is bolder, apps like Calculator and Phone have a new look, and the Lock screen and Control Center have been entirely redesigned.