BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS
HISTORY OF COMPUTERS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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TRUE
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FALSE
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Although it wouldn’t be released until 1985, Microsoft introduced the Windows 1.0 operating system on November 10, 1983.
Detailed explanation-2: -If Bill Gates had his way, Windows OS would have been called ‘Interface Manager’. Gates had planned to release it under the same name. However, ‘Windows’ name prevailed because it best describes the boxes or computing ‘windows’ that were fundamental to the new operating system.
Detailed explanation-3: -1983: Microsoft chief Bill Gates unveils the Windows operating system for PCs. Don’t hold your breath waiting until you can buy a copy … unless you can hold your breath for two years.
Detailed explanation-4: -In 1985, Microsoft released a new operating system, Windows, with a graphical user interface that included drop-down menus, scroll bars and other features.