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The Windows wordmark font has changed many times. The original used Goudy. Windows 3 (1990) changed it to Times New Roman. NT 3.5 (1994) introduced Baskerville Old Face. Franklin Gothic was used from 95 (1995) to XP (2001). Since Vista (2006), variants of Segoe UI have been used. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Logo #Wordmark

The Windows wordmark font has changed many times. The original used Goudy. Windows 3 (1990) changed it to Times New Roman. NT 3.5 (1994) introduced Baskerville Old Face. Franklin Gothic was used from 95 (1995) to XP (2001). Since Vista (2006), variants of Segoe UI have been used. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Logo #Wordmark

Windows 8 (2012) shipped with 2 versions of Internet Explorer: the regular "desktop" variant, plus a new, touch-friendly, full screen "Metro" variant. In the latter, most of the window chrome is hidden & must be accessed using touch gestures (e.g. swiping ⬇️ to view/manage tabs). #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8 #Windows81 #InternetExplorer #Metro

Windows 8 (2012) shipped with 2 versions of Internet Explorer: the regular "desktop" variant, plus a new, touch-friendly, full screen "Metro" variant. In the latter, most of the window chrome is hidden & must be accessed using touch gestures (e.g. swiping ⬇️ to view/manage tabs). #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8 #Windows81 #InternetExplorer #Metro

Windows Codename Longhorn build 4093, from August 2004, is the last available build of what would become Windows Vista (2006), before its infamous “development reset”. As such, it contains many prototype features that were either vastly reworked for Vista, or scrapped altogether. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsVista #WindowsLonghorn #WindowsCodenameLonghorn

Windows Codename Longhorn build 4093, from August 2004, is the last available build of what would become Windows Vista (2006), before its infamous “development reset”. As such, it contains many prototype features that were either vastly reworked for Vista, or scrapped altogether. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsVista #WindowsLonghorn #WindowsCodenameLonghorn

Windows Codename Longhorn build 3683, from September 2002, is the 1st known build of Windows Vista (2006). It had features that didn’t make the final release, such as a login screen clock & centred title bar text. Both would eventually arrive a decade later in Windows 8 (2012). 🤯 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsVista #WindowsLonghorn #WindowsCodenameLonghorn #Windows8

Windows Codename Longhorn build 3683, from September 2002, is the 1st known build of Windows Vista (2006). It had features that didn’t make the final release, such as a login screen clock & centred title bar text. Both would eventually arrive a decade later in Windows 8 (2012). 🤯 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsVista #WindowsLonghorn #WindowsCodenameLonghorn #Windows8

Mars was a Windows component that powered the so-called Activity Centres - an experimental, task-centred UI tested in early builds of Windows ME (2000) & Codename Neptune (cancelled). Whilst the Activity Centres were scrapped, Mars lived on to power ME’s Help & Support app. ;-) #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsMillenniumEdition #WindowsME #WindowsCodenameNaptune #WindowsNeptune #ActivityCenters #ActivityCentres

Mars was a Windows component that powered the so-called Activity Centres - an experimental, task-centred UI tested in early builds of Windows ME (2000) & Codename Neptune (cancelled). Whilst the Activity Centres were scrapped, Mars lived on to power ME’s Help & Support app. ;-) #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsMillenniumEdition #WindowsME #WindowsCodenameNaptune #WindowsNeptune #ActivityCenters #ActivityCentres

MS-DOS ("MicroSoft Disk Operating System") was a command-line OS from Microsoft. The initial releases of Microsoft's newer, graphical OS - Windows - required MS-DOS to run. Windows Millennium Edition (Windows ME, pronounced "Me") (2000) was the last Windows version requiring DOS. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsMillenniumEdition #WindowsME #MSDOS

MS-DOS ("MicroSoft Disk Operating System") was a command-line OS from Microsoft. The initial releases of Microsoft's newer, graphical OS - Windows - required MS-DOS to run. Windows Millennium Edition (Windows ME, pronounced "Me") (2000) was the last Windows version requiring DOS. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsMillenniumEdition #WindowsME #MSDOS

The Start Page is a feature found in early development builds of Windows Codename Longhorn, which would eventually release as Windows Vista (2006). It appears to be a precursor to the Welcome Centre that debuted in Vista, and can be traced as far back as build 3683 in late 2002. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsVista #WindowsLonghorn #WindowsCodenameLonghorn

The Start Page is a feature found in early development builds of Windows Codename Longhorn, which would eventually release as Windows Vista (2006). It appears to be a precursor to the Welcome Centre that debuted in Vista, and can be traced as far back as build 3683 in late 2002. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsVista #WindowsLonghorn #WindowsCodenameLonghorn

Windows 7 (2009) debuted the “superbar”: a beefed up taskbar with larger app icons (& no text labels by default), the ability to “pin” frequent apps, app “jump lists” to quickly access recent files, a Show Desktop button - last tested in Windows 2000 build 1796.1 - & more!👌🤩 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows7

Windows 7 (2009) debuted the “superbar”: a beefed up taskbar with larger app icons (& no text labels by default), the ability to “pin” frequent apps, app “jump lists” to quickly access recent files, a Show Desktop button - last tested in Windows 2000 build 1796.1 - & more!👌🤩 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows7

Following the release of Windows Millennium Edition (or Windows Me - pronounced “Me”) on 19th June 2000, Microsoft launched a promo campaign called the Meet Me Tour. People visiting malls across 25 US cities could test ME’s new video, photo, music & networking capabilities. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsMillenniumEdition #WindowsMe

Following the release of Windows Millennium Edition (or Windows Me - pronounced “Me”) on 19th June 2000, Microsoft launched a promo campaign called the Meet Me Tour. People visiting malls across 25 US cities could test ME’s new video, photo, music & networking capabilities. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsMillenniumEdition #WindowsMe

Live Tiles, introduced in Windows Phone 7 (2010), are UI elements acting both as app shortcuts & dynamic information feeds. Part of Microsoft’s Metro UI, they were later added to desktop Windows in Windows 8 (2012). Kept in Windows 10, they were deprecated in Windows 11 (2021). #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsPhone7 #Windows8 #Windows81 #Windows10 #Windows11 #LiveTiles #Metro

Live Tiles, introduced in Windows Phone 7 (2010), are UI elements acting both as app shortcuts & dynamic information feeds. Part of Microsoft’s Metro UI, they were later added to desktop Windows in Windows 8 (2012). Kept in Windows 10, they were deprecated in Windows 11 (2021). #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsPhone7 #Windows8 #Windows81 #Windows10 #Windows11 #LiveTiles #Metro

Windows 98 build 1400, from February 1997, introduced a Show Desktop button in the bottom right of the desktop. Removed shortly after, it would be tested again in early builds of Windows 2000. However, it didn’t make a final release of Windows until Windows 7 in 2009. 🤯 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows98 #Windows2000 #WindowsCE #Windows7

Windows 98 build 1400, from February 1997, introduced a Show Desktop button in the bottom right of the desktop. Removed shortly after, it would be tested again in early builds of Windows 2000. However, it didn’t make a final release of Windows until Windows 7 in 2009. 🤯 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows98 #Windows2000 #WindowsCE #Windows7

The original release of Windows 10 (2015) had a hidden surprise for fans of Windows 8’s (2012) Start screen. With seemingly no-one on the Windows 10 dev team tasked with removing the underlying code, a simple hack allowed it to be reactivated in (almost) all its former glory. 😎 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8 #Windows81 #Windows10

The original release of Windows 10 (2015) had a hidden surprise for fans of Windows 8’s (2012) Start screen. With seemingly no-one on the Windows 10 dev team tasked with removing the underlying code, a simple hack allowed it to be reactivated in (almost) all its former glory. 😎 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8 #Windows81 #Windows10

Windows Vista (2006) added a search box to the Start menu. This let users type to search instantly on opening the menu. Previously, users needed to click a Search option within Start to launch the Search UI first. Typing to search in Start still exists as of Windows 11 (2021). #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsVista

Windows Vista (2006) added a search box to the Start menu. This let users type to search instantly on opening the menu. Previously, users needed to click a Search option within Start to launch the Search UI first. Typing to search in Start still exists as of Windows 11 (2021). #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsVista

Windows 8 (2012) introduced accent colours - colour schemes that could be applied to its new, touch-optimised UI, such as the Start screen. Accent colours would return in Windows 10 (2015), where they were applied to the desktop. This remains the case in Windows 11 (2021). 🎨🖌️ #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8 #Windows81 #Windows10 #Windows11

Windows 8 (2012) introduced accent colours - colour schemes that could be applied to its new, touch-optimised UI, such as the Start screen. Accent colours would return in Windows 10 (2015), where they were applied to the desktop. This remains the case in Windows 11 (2021). 🎨🖌️ #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8 #Windows81 #Windows10 #Windows11

Plug & Play, introduced in Windows 95 (1995), was a standard that allowed the automatic detection & installation of drivers for the system’s hardware on boot, or for peripherals when connected by the user. This negated the need for users to do so manually, saving time & know-how. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows95 #PlugAndPlay

Plug & Play, introduced in Windows 95 (1995), was a standard that allowed the automatic detection & installation of drivers for the system’s hardware on boot, or for peripherals when connected by the user. This negated the need for users to do so manually, saving time & know-how. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows95 #PlugAndPlay

With Windows 3.1 (1992) came a new Windows logo. Commissioned by Microsoft Senior Vice President & Product Manager for Windows at the time, @[email protected] - who described it as “a window with cool motion effects” - it was designed by Jeff Boettcher, Jonathan Cowles & Julie Wong. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows31

With Windows 3.1 (1992) came a new Windows logo. Commissioned by Microsoft Senior Vice President & Product Manager for Windows at the time, @[email protected] - who described it as “a window with cool motion effects” - it was designed by Jeff Boettcher, Jonathan Cowles & Julie Wong. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows31

“Your name is Windows. Why are you using a flag?” That’s what graphic designer Paula Scher asked when Microsoft approached her to design a new Windows logo. Paula took the logo back to its roots, with clean lines, shapes & one colour. It launched with Windows 8 in 2012. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8

“Your name is Windows. Why are you using a flag?” That’s what graphic designer Paula Scher asked when Microsoft approached her to design a new Windows logo. Paula took the logo back to its roots, with clean lines, shapes & one colour. It launched with Windows 8 in 2012. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8

Windows 3.1 build 43e, from 27th August 1991, features a unique, early variant of the Windows logo that would eventually be introduced in the final release of 3.1 (1992). This variant would be replaced with the final version of the logo by build 60, from 4th December 1991. 🪟 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows31

Windows 3.1 build 43e, from 27th August 1991, features a unique, early variant of the Windows logo that would eventually be introduced in the final release of 3.1 (1992). This variant would be replaced with the final version of the logo by build 60, from 4th December 1991. 🪟 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows31

Windows Vista build 5001, from September 2004, was one of the 1st Vista builds compiled after its infamous “development reset”. Identifying itself as Windows LH, it reuses XP’s Bliss wallpaper, with a Longhorn bull (badly) edited in - a reference to Vista’s codename, Longhorn. 🐂 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsXP #WindowsVista #WindowsLonghorn #Longhorn

Windows Vista build 5001, from September 2004, was one of the 1st Vista builds compiled after its infamous “development reset”. Identifying itself as Windows LH, it reuses XP’s Bliss wallpaper, with a Longhorn bull (badly) edited in - a reference to Vista’s codename, Longhorn. 🐂 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsXP #WindowsVista #WindowsLonghorn #Longhorn

If Windows ever had an identity crisis, it was Windows NT 3.1 build 196. Compiled in September 1991, the CD for this build featured 3 different logos, & the build itself identifies in various places as either NT 1, NT 32-bit Windows, NT-386, NT Windows or Windows NT Version 3. 😵‍💫 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsNT #WindowsNT31

If Windows ever had an identity crisis, it was Windows NT 3.1 build 196. Compiled in September 1991, the CD for this build featured 3 different logos, & the build itself identifies in various places as either NT 1, NT 32-bit Windows, NT-386, NT Windows or Windows NT Version 3. 😵‍💫 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsNT #WindowsNT31

On 15th February 1999, fans of Linux - & other non-Windows OSes - gathered at Microsoft HQ in Washington to demonstrate against the company’s monopoly in the OS market, seeking refunds for the Windows licenses they’d acquired with new PCs. It became known as Windows Refund Day. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsRefundDay

On 15th February 1999, fans of Linux - & other non-Windows OSes - gathered at Microsoft HQ in Washington to demonstrate against the company’s monopoly in the OS market, seeking refunds for the Windows licenses they’d acquired with new PCs. It became known as Windows Refund Day. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsRefundDay

Windows 95 (1995) introduced a new Windows UI, retroactively known as Windows Classic. It was inspired by the UI of NeXT’s NeXTSTEP operating system. Similarly to Windows 3.1 (1992), it came with a selection of colour schemes (27 in total). Which is/was your favourite? 👀 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows95

Windows 95 (1995) introduced a new Windows UI, retroactively known as Windows Classic. It was inspired by the UI of NeXT’s NeXTSTEP operating system. Similarly to Windows 3.1 (1992), it came with a selection of colour schemes (27 in total). Which is/was your favourite? 👀 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows95

Starting in March 1995, users in the UK or US could join the Windows 95 Preview Program. For £/$19.95, they received news & info on the OS, plus a set of 3.5" floppy disks containing Windows 95 Beta 3 (build 347). The beta expired 3 months after 95's August 1995 release. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows95

Starting in March 1995, users in the UK or US could join the Windows 95 Preview Program. For £/$19.95, they received news & info on the OS, plus a set of 3.5" floppy disks containing Windows 95 Beta 3 (build 347). The beta expired 3 months after 95's August 1995 release. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows95

In the months before the release of Windows 95 (1995), Microsoft distributed a floppy disk promoting the OS in various PC magazines. It contained an interactive guide showcasing 95’s new features, & the ability for users to check their hardware & software compatibility with 95. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows95

In the months before the release of Windows 95 (1995), Microsoft distributed a floppy disk promoting the OS in various PC magazines. It contained an interactive guide showcasing 95’s new features, & the ability for users to check their hardware & software compatibility with 95. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows95

Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional (MVP) awards are given annually to "technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community". In 2017, the Windows Insider MVP award debuted to specifically honour users who contribute to the @[email protected] program. 🪟 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsInsider #MVP

Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional (MVP) awards are given annually to "technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community". In 2017, the Windows Insider MVP award debuted to specifically honour users who contribute to the @[email protected] program. 🪟 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsInsider #MVP

The AARD code was a “feature” in some Windows 3.1 (1992) betas. It determined if the PC ran MS-DOS or competitor DR-DOS, in which case an error showed. Microsoft’s @[email protected] said, “the user is supposed to feel uncomfortable, suspect the problem is DR-DOS & then buy MS-DOS." #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows31

The AARD code was a “feature” in some Windows 3.1 (1992) betas. It determined if the PC ran MS-DOS or competitor DR-DOS, in which case an error showed. Microsoft’s @[email protected] said, “the user is supposed to feel uncomfortable, suspect the problem is DR-DOS & then buy MS-DOS." #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows31

When support for a Windows version ends, users don’t necessarily stop using it. There are many reasons, e.g. hardware/software compatibility, better performance or personal preference. Now Windows 8.1 (2013) is unsupported, where’s it still used? More @ https://youtu.be/F79lr4ULmjM! #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8 #Windows81

When support for a Windows version ends, users don’t necessarily stop using it. There are many reasons, e.g. hardware/software compatibility, better performance or personal preference. Now Windows 8.1 (2013) is unsupported, where’s it still used? More @ https://youtu.be/F79lr4ULmjM! #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8 #Windows81

For the launch of Windows 8 (2012), Microsoft & @[email protected] designed the “Times Square Takeover”: for 3 days, on 39 screens, the famous New York intersection showcased the new OS. Visitors could test devices on the ground, with their content beamed to some of the massive 39 displays. 🤩 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8

For the launch of Windows 8 (2012), Microsoft & @[email protected] designed the “Times Square Takeover”: for 3 days, on 39 screens, the famous New York intersection showcased the new OS. Visitors could test devices on the ground, with their content beamed to some of the massive 39 displays. 🤩 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8

Windows Embedded POSReady 7 is a version of Windows based on Windows 7 (2009) & designed for use in “point of service” (“POS”) devices, such as ATMs. It’ll receive extended updates (ESUs) until 24th October 2024, making it the longest-supported Windows 7-based version of Windows. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows7 #WindowsEmbedded #WindowsEmbeddedPOSReady7

Windows Embedded POSReady 7 is a version of Windows based on Windows 7 (2009) & designed for use in “point of service” (“POS”) devices, such as ATMs. It’ll receive extended updates (ESUs) until 24th October 2024, making it the longest-supported Windows 7-based version of Windows. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows7 #WindowsEmbedded #WindowsEmbeddedPOSReady7

Today - 10th January 2023 - marks the true end of support for Windows 7 (2009). Since January 2020, support has only been provided to customers of Microsoft's paid Extended Security Updates program, which has now ended. Goodbye, Windows 7. 🙁 Learn more @ https://youtu.be/UMyLvR7a-og. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows7

Today - 10th January 2023 - marks the true end of support for Windows 7 (2009). Since January 2020, support has only been provided to customers of Microsoft's paid Extended Security Updates program, which has now ended. Goodbye, Windows 7. 🙁 Learn more @ https://youtu.be/UMyLvR7a-og. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows7