Windows is a word in the English language that means "window. " Its use in Spanish, on the other hand, is almost exclusively linked to a computer system developed by the Microsoft company and marketed since 1985.
Microsoft Windows is an operating system, that is, a set of programs that makes it possible to manage a computer's resources. This type of system begins to work when the equipment is turned on to manage the hardware from the most basic levels.
It is important to note that operating systems work both on computers and other electronic devices that use microprocessors (mobile phones, DVD players, etc.). In the case of Windows, its standard version works with computers, although there is also a version for phones (Windows Mobile).
Precisely in the year 2013 this software is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary as it was on November 10, 1983 when Bill Gates was encouraged to present it. However, it is true that it would not be until two years later when the aforementioned product did not begin to be marketed throughout the world.
At that time it came to the market presenting itself as an extension of the well-known MS-DOS system and with a series of characteristics, among which it was highlighted that the user was favored by the utilities that were available to him as well as the ease of handling them.
From then until today, Microsoft Windows has presented various versions with the clear objective of adapting to the times and, above all, to the needs of the user at all times. Thus, among those we would have to highlight Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8, which is the last one so far.
In the aforementioned version, which is the most recent, we would have to highlight the fact that it has been presented with an important series of new features. In this case, it includes useful tools and services such as, for example, Xbox live games, Xbox Music, maps, Windows Store, calendar, Bing App or SkyDrive App.
All this without forgetting other interesting and also very practical tools in the field of sports, travel, news, messages, videos and photographs. Of course, without forgetting instruments such as a camera, which make Microsoft Windows a benchmark in the market.
Microsoft dominates the market for operating systems with ease, as Windows is installed on more than 90% of computers with Internet access worldwide.
Among its main applications (which can be uninstalled by users or replaced by similar ones without stopping the operating system) are the Internet Explorer browser, the Windows Media player, the Paint image editor, and the word processor. WordPad.
The main novelty that Windows brought from its origins was its visual appeal and ease of use. In fact, their name (“windows”) comes from the way the system presents the user with the resources of their computer, which facilitates daily tasks. Windows, however, is often criticized for its security problems and other flaws.