Original press release of the Microsoft Windows 1.0

On 20 November 1985, a small technology company outside of Bellevue, Washington has launched a graphical operating system of the 16-bit PC. Originally called Edition 1 Premiere, soon became the foundation of the world's most common operating system and one of the most dominant technology in history.

Now, 25 years later, a household name, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates remains the world's richest person.In 1985, there was no guarantee of success or WindowsWindows this knowledge dominate the world it was the beginning of a revolution computing.

Earlier today, Microsoft Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie resurfaced some of Microsoft's recent history to his personal blog in the sealed packet in the Office., he discovered that the kit Press original for Windows 1.0, decided to put the documents online. is a fascinating look into the beginnings of computing into the essential technology has changed our world.

From the company's original press release:

Microsoft Windows extends the features of the DOS operating system, still compatible with most existing applications that run under DOS. windows allows users to combine the tasks they perform with their computer by providing the ability to work with several programs simultaneously easily switch between them without having to exit and restart applications separate. in addition, it provides a rich basis for a new generation of applications.

"Windows provides unprecedented power to the users of today and the advancements in hardware and software in the next few years," said Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft. "It is a unique software program designed for serious computer user, prepared by a high value on productivity which lead to a personal computer. "

Windows 1.0 was the beginning of the Control Panel, but more importantly was the beginning of the era who brought personal computing with billions around the world.

[Via PI Tel Aviv]