Microsoft jokingly announces Windows 1.0

Posted on Wednesday, July 03 2019 @ 10:15 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

In what seems like a very late April Fool's Day joke, Microsoft's Twitter account just teased the "all-new" Windows 1.0. This operating system launched in 1985. At this point, it's unknown why Microsoft is suddenly loving the 1980s. The company followed up the post with a picture of various ancient software applications and is now, as well as a poll about the minimum memory requirement of Windows 1.0. It will be interesting to see if this is just a joke or whether it's related to an upcoming product.

Introducing the all-new Windows 1.0, with MS-Dos Executive, Clock, and more!! ???? ???? pic.twitter.com/guU4QxwsGG
— Windows (@Windows) 1 juli 2019

With Excel, Chart, and even Flight Simulator, there’s no telling where Microsoft and the power of Windows will take you this summer. pic.twitter.com/sEHLuXysXn
— Windows (@Windows) 2 juli 2019

Running Windows 1.0 in 1985 required at least how much memory?
— Windows (@Windows) 2 juli 2019

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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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