The history of Windows system requirements

Posted on Monday, May 22 2006 @ 11:02 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Yahoo News has taken a look at the Windows system requirements, starting with Windows 3.0 which arrived in May 1990. They also take a look at the average desktop PC and notebook prices.

Eleven years ago the average desktop PC was priced at $1,926 and the average notebook at $2,819. Nowadays it's respectively $801 and $1,256.

As an additional comparison, average prices for desktop computer -- monitor included -- and portable PCs have been noted for all releases except Windows 3.0. (Data provided by IDC.)

While these "average" prices don't spec out systems identical to Microsoft's minimum requirements, they are a good indicator of what users paid for machines to run each OS.

Check it out over here.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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