How did operating systems get their names? The history of the creation of Windows Interesting facts windows 7.
The amazing feature of man is herd mentality. At certain points in time, that part of the brain that is responsible for the mind is turned off and copying the behavior of others is turned on. Of course, you all understood, we are talking about the fact that you are all diligently paying one well-known American corporation with money, time and nerves, ask the question “why?”. Yes, of course, most of you, following the tradition laid down during Perestroika, use Windows. Moreover, the majority of this majority will not be able to explain on closer examination why they do it. Linux is much more convenient and stable than Windows, it's just that Microsoft marketers managed to drive something else into the heads of others. Meanwhile, the author of this blog uses Linux Fedora, and the blog itself (web server) also runs on Linux Gentoo. Let's talk more interesting facts about Linux:
1. The first Linux was written in 1991 by Finnish student Linus Torvalds. Now this operating system is being created by many hundreds of thousands of developers around the world, including full-time developers of such well-known corporations as IBM, Intel, Google, Samsung, Oracle, Hitachi, LG Electronics, NEC, Sony, Panasonic, Qualcomm. For comparison, Microsoft has about 80,000 developers and they released their first iconic Windows 95 ... Guess what year ...
2. Linux can be found on over 87% of systems and ~500 of the world's best supercomputers. Most smartphones and smartwatches run Linux-modified Android, your router most likely runs Linux as well.
3. The Linux kernel is written in C.
4. Now the share of the code written by Linus Torvalds in the kernel is less than 2%, however, it is Linus who is the main developer and decides to include the code in the kernel and release the next version.
5. The Linux kernel version 1.0.0 was released with 176,250 lines of code. The Linux kernel currently consists of over 10 million lines of code.
6. An asteroid (Torvalds) and its satellite (Linus) were named after Linus Torvalds.
7. Linux is the most portable operating system, able to run both in hours and in a supercluster consisting of several floors of servers.
8. The official mascot of the Linux operating system is a penguin named Tux. According to legend, the penguin pecked Linus at the zoo, after which they struck up a friendship.
9. At first, Torvalds wanted to name his offspring Freax (a hybrid of the words free, freak and the letter X, denoting belonging to Unix systems), but the system administrator who allocated him a place on the server for distributing the operating system named the directory Linux.
10. Linux principles are taken from Unix systems and tested by their long history.
11. When people talk about Linux to the uninitiated, they imagine something complicated from a hacker movie, while many handy graphical tools appeared on Linux long before Microsoft could. A lot of things in Windows are done so inconveniently and clumsily that Linux users who have to use Windows swear a lot.
12. After Windows 8 came out, many users switched to Linux as it was more familiar than the Windows hack.
13. The Linux operating system has nothing to do with medicine under the name "Linex"
14. "Vanilla kernel" (vanilla kernel) is not ice cream, but an unmodified version of the Linux kernel.
15. There are many different games for Linux, of various genres.
16. Linux can be updated while you are working on it. It does not force updates and reboots.
17. Linux can run Windows programs, but not vice versa.
18. The Linux code is open, you can always see what exactly works on your computer. Windows collects your data and sends it to someone...
19. Linux is run by the community, the situation is excluded, as in the case of Windows 8, when everyone spat on the final result. Even if you are in the minority, it will be possible to install a different graphical environment.
20. Linux does not have a single shell like Windows does. A lot of them. Look at the pictures by the keywords Gnome, KDE, XFCE, Unity, choose the one you like.
21. Linux can run on older and weaker computers as well. Look at LUbuntu or Puppy Linux. Puppy can even run on 256MB of RAM!
22. The absence of viruses in Linux is not a myth. More precisely, there are viruses, but most of them work on the principle of Brute force, i.e. they are not capable of more than sorting out passwords to your computer.
23. With Linux, you don't have to surf the internet to download a program. Programs are selected in a convenient application store (as in Google Play). Windows is just starting to try to implement this.
24. On Linux, programs don't store their settings in an ever-blooming registry. For this reason, it does not need to be reinstalled once a year, and settings can be transferred from a computer to another by simple copying.
25. The Linux community is so large that you will find a place to ask your question if something goes wrong. In any language.
Behind last years Microsoft has constantly tried to please its users with new versions of the most popular operating system. Users really liked the 7th version of Windows, but very soon the 8th appeared, then 8.1, but just recently Windows 10 was released.
According to the developers, this will be the last version of the well-known operating system, after which there will only be updates to some programs. But perhaps you should not rush into such statements, because nothing is perfect, and this version may also need subsequent updates. We will now try to figure this out.
Pros of Windows 10
The developers have tried on this operating system, so you need to start with its merits.
So, what will please Windows 10?
- Free and discreet update. After Microsoft realized that it was useless to fight piracy, they decided to make their latest product completely free, unless, of course, earlier versions were already available.
- Significant increase in performance. Many users note the fact that after switching to Windows 10 from such controversial versions as 8 and 8.1, their software started working much faster. This is especially noticeable in modern games that consume a lot of resources.
- Reinforced protection. Almost all Windows operating systems have problems with viruses, but security has been significantly improved in the latest version. Moreover, the system receives information about new malicious agents through the cloud and thus constantly updates the level of its protection.
- Saving settings across devices. Since the cloud, which is gaining popularity, has already been remembered, with its help the new version is able to remember the user's settings on one device, and then resume them on another. Therefore, when switching from an office computer to a home PC, any work can be comfortably continued.
under control of the system
Despite the fact that there are many advantages, there will always be some flaws that will not allow you to safely use the system.
Windows 10 collects almost all information about the user and sends it to its database. Thus, they become famous:
In fact, one system accumulates almost all the information about a person that can be collected. The legislation of many countries provides, if necessary, the ability to use this information, and the user becomes very vulnerable.
It is also possible that attackers can break the password from the Microsoft account and gain access to everything at the same time.
If you want to know more facts about Windows 10, we advise you to watch the following video:
There are many more interesting details that will not be able to ignore the next update of the eminent operating system. Something may please, but something, on the contrary, upset:
- the return of the good old start button;
- DirectX 12, which can use all the cores in the processor at the same time, as well as the video card from the motherboard along with the main one, but does not always work with all games;
- instead of the old Internet Explorer, the new Edge browser;
- some programs from the Windows 10 package have become paid, the trend may not please everyone;
- Removing ads is no longer easy.
Therefore, whether it is worth upgrading to this version, each user still needs to think carefully. If you do not foresee any problems with the use of personal data, then update without hesitation.
21ЀvvIsn't it great to learn about a new shortcut in the city or discover a cool feature of a new gadget? Windows 7 is full of unexpected features. Let's take a look at a few small but amazing improvements in Windows 7 that you might not know about.
1. Complex mathematical calculations 
The Calculator has several new dynamic features. Click View to view them. The unit conversion feature converts Celsius to Fahrenheit, kilometers to miles, meters to feet, grams to ounces, joules to Btu, and many more. With new calculation sheets, you can quickly perform day-to-day calculations such as fuel economy and car rental payments. Programming and statistical functions modes allow you to handle the most intricate tasks.
2. Sending information to technical support 
The next time you need to describe a complex problem with your computer to a friend or technical support professional, try using the Troubleshooting Step Recorder. You can record a series of screenshots, add notes, and email them directly to your assistant.
3. Move the taskbar 
Did you know that the taskbar can be moved to the top, right, or left of the screen?
The taskbar usually appears at the bottom edge of the desktop, but you can move it to the top or sides of the desktop. You must unpin the taskbar before moving it. 
Click an empty spot on the taskbar and, while holding down the mouse button, drag the taskbar to one of the four desktop borders. Once the taskbar is in the desired location, release the mouse button.
4. Clock setting 
Do your friends, family and colleagues live in different time zones around the world?
Add a clock to your taskbar to keep track of the time in their region. You can also add the Clock gadget to your desktop to keep track of the time in their region. You can also add the Clock gadget to your desktop. In addition, you can choose from eight different clock designs. Learn more about adding and personalizing gadgets. 
5. Create and share topics 
Love variety? In Windows 7, you can design, save, and quickly change the themes of your computer (desktop background, window border color, sounds, and splash screen). You can also create new themes, such as using your favorite photos for your desktop background, and easily share them with friends and family.
6. Drag and Drop Files from Jump Lists 
The Jump List feature provides a list of quick access to frequently used or recently opened files. Simply hover your mouse over the right arrow next to programs on the start menu, or left-click a program on the taskbar. With Jump Lists, you can open files and programs with just a few clicks. You can also drag and drop items from Jump Lists into open folders or emails.
7. File Preview
Another great time-saving tool is the view panel for files in a folder or library. With its help, you can view the contents of files without opening them in the program. You can open the view panel in a window by pressing the keyboard shortcut ALT+P. This area will display thumbnails of photos, PDFs, and other items when you click them. Learn more about using files and folders, including the Preview panel.
8. Reduce eye strain with ClearType 
ClearType is a software tool that improves the readability of text on an LCD screen. If the text seems fuzzy, use ClearType. During the eye test, several screens will need to be viewed to achieve the clearest possible text display.
9. Easy note setting 
Now notes on the desktop can be made even more convenient. You can format the text and change its color and size, collapse and scroll through several notes. If you have a tablet or touch screen, you can use multiple input methods (pen and touch) in a single note.
10. Introduction to the new version of Paint 
This classic has been improved in Windows 7 with new brush effects such as watercolor, pencil, and calligraphy. Now in the Paint program you will see a handy ribbon for all the useful functions that are used most often. And on the touch screen, you can draw with your fingers, including creating individual strokes with two fingers at the same time.
11. Quick data search on the computer 
Windows Search - the most fast way find and open the files you want on your computer, including documents, email messages, music, photos, and other files. To use Windows Search, click the Start button, enter one or more keywords in the search box, and browse the search results, which appear almost instantly.
Isn't it great to learn about a new shortcut in the city or discover a cool feature of a new gadget? Windows 7 is full of unexpected features. Let's take a look at a few small but amazing improvements in Windows 7 that you might not know about.
Categories:// fromHave you ever wondered how the operating system installed on your computer got the name it ended up with? If you feel a clear lack of interesting reference material, then we suggest that you familiarize yourself with a short set of facts about how each of the most popular systems of its time got its name.
Lacking a graphical user interface, the Micro Soft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is Microsoft's disk operating system) is the successor to the Quick and Dirty Operating System (Q-DOS and later renamed 86-DOS) developed by Seattle Computer Products. . The prefix MS in this case is only an indicator that this version of the operating system was developed by Microsoft. By the same principle, for example, the Apple DOS operating system was called.
Windows 1.0-NT 4.0
It turns out that Windows 1.0 was named "Windows" because one of its main features was the ability to switch between multiple GUI windows. After the announcement of this operating system, Microsoft decided to use a digital marking for each version, from version 1.0 to 3.1 and until the introduction of the new Windows NT operating system, where NT stands for New Technology (new technologies).
Windows 95-ME
The kernel of the Windows 3.1 operating system was subsequently used with the new graphical interface of the Windows 95, 98 operating systems, as well as the Millennium Edition, which was released in 2000 and named after the new third millennium. ME is the latest version of the Windows 9x operating system. After it, the company decided to change course and chose to further develop the Windows NT family, the first new member of which was the Windows NT 5.0 operating system (which was renamed Windows 2000).
Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7
You may not know, but the name XP comes from the English word "eXPerience" (experience). Windows XP began its experience back in 2001, eventually becoming the most popular operating system of all time. Its successor in 2007 was Vista, nee Longhorn. As for the question of why Microsoft chose the name Vista, the world heard the answer to it right during the presentation of this operating system. The fact is that the word "vista" can be translated as "new opportunities" or "new views of the future." In other words, it was these values that were embedded in the name of the OS, since it was they who symbolized and personified the benefits that the OS was supposed to give to its users. We all know the result - Vista has become one of the most unsuccessful operating systems from Microsoft in history, as even its former CEO admitted. After Vista, Microsoft decided to return to the numeric operating system naming scheme and released Windows 7 and later Windows 8.
System 1-7.5
It was Apple's first Macintosh operating system, which was introduced in 1984. After that, the company decided to use numerical numbering in each of the subsequent versions. After the first seven versions of the System operating system, Apple decided to rename the OS and called it Mac OS.
Mac OS 8-10
Initially, version 8 of Mas OS was to be called Mac OS 7.7, but due to some legal circumstances, Apple decided to do otherwise. Mac OS 9, which was developed further, was the last classic Mac operating system created by Apple based on its own software code. Mac OS X, based on BSD (Berkeley Software Distribution), was a giant leap forward for the company. It was decided to name each new version of Mac OS X after one of the representatives of the wild cat family.
linux
To some extent, this operating system owes its name to Ari Lemke, the owner of the FTP server, on which, at the request of Linus Torvalds, the future OS was hosted. Linus later admitted that the kernel was inspired by the MINIX operating system, which did not suit him with its limited license. Torvalds originally wanted to name the new core "Freax". Instead, Lemke created a directory on the FTP server called the archive "Linux"—derived from "Linus Minix."
In Zulu and Khosa (two African languages), the word Ubuntu is translated as "humanity". Each new release of Ubuntu has its own codename and build number. The build number can usually symbolize the year and month of release of the new version, while the version code name contains the names of various animals.
Time is running fast, and the Windows 7 operating system is still very popular, today this system has occupied more than half of the modern systems market. Therefore, this article focuses on the most interesting features of Windows 7.
1. Using the ClearType text customization function, you can achieve an improved, high-quality text image on a computer monitor, as this function already has a built-in font setting. To open the tool with which it is possible to configure ClearType, you must press start, and enter “cleartype” into the search engine system, then press enter on the keyboard. Next, you need to do everything as the ClearType configuration system indicates.
2. In Windows 7, after opening the "start" button, the items are shortcuts, which means that when you open the "control panel" link, the window of the same name opens. There is a way to do this in a different, convenient way. You need to press the "start" key with the mouse, press the settings key in the settings system, then find the "control panel", select the method - display everything as a menu, then the control panel utilities are shown in the "start" system, this speeds up access to them.
3. By pressing and holding the Shift button on the desktop on the keyboard, you must press the button on the right side of the mouse on the file and in the context menu, there will be functions that complement it.
4. By pressing the button on the right side of the mouse on the included program in the task system, while pressing the Shift button and holding it in this position, you can open the menu that was used in earlier versions of Windows, and not the one used in the Windows operating system 7.
6. Using Windows 7, it is possible to change the name of all several files at once. Performing this action, we select the necessary files, by pressing the F2 button we set the name of the first file document, after which all the selected files will have the same name, as well as a serial number.
7. For Windows 7 users who work with two monitors, it is possible to use the desired keyboard connection: the Windows key plus the Shift key plus the left arrow key and the Windows key plus the Shift key plus the right pointing arrow key, thanks to such combinations it is possible to move from one monitor to another.
8. In the Windows 7 operating system, there are resources for setting different volumes for various programs. For example, Opera works, in which an open window with any kind of animated Flash player with sound, plus the Media Player window is open, by clicking on the speaker button and the mixer link in the system, it is possible to adjust the sound or the overall sound volume from the window.
9. If you decide to leave somewhere for a few minutes, but do not want to turn off the computer or you decide to instantly limit the viewing of your actions on the monitor, use the Win-L combination, and using this connection, the desktop on your monitor will be blocked .
10. Place shortcuts to the programs you use most often in the task system. From this point on, all the necessary programs for work can be quickly launched.