Today is the twenty-first anniversary of Microsoft’s initial public offering. In honor of the occasion, enjoy a stroll down memory lane, with Wired New’s visual history of Microsoft Windows.
The world’s most ubiquitous operating system was not always so. The evolution of Windows was often uncertain and precarious. Its success was symbiotic with advancements in processor speed and memory capacity, and Microsoft relied heavily on third-party software to bridge the gap between concept and consumer. Tour the 23-year history of the Windows OS through these screenshots.
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