Question: What Was the First Windows Computer?
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This is where it all started for Windows. The original Windows 1 was released in November 1985 and was Microsoft’s first true attempt at a graphical user interface in 16-bit. Development was spearheaded by Microsoft founder Bill Gates and ran on top of MS-DOS, which relied on command-line input.

Was there a Windows 97?

In the spring of 1997, Microsoft said that Memphis – then the codename for Windows 97 – would ship by the end of the year. But in July, Microsoft revised the date to the first quarter of 1998. Now that goal has morphed into “first half of 1998,” a company spokesperson said last week.

What was before Windows 95?

Personal computer versions

Name Codename Editions
Windows NT 3.5 Daytona Windows NT 3.5 Workstation
Windows NT 3.51 Windows NT 3.51 Workstation
Windows 95 Chicago Windows 95
Windows NT 4.0 Shell Update Release Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
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