Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows (or simply Windows) is a metafamily of graphical operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. It consists of several families of operating systems, each of which cater to a certain sector of the computing industry. Active Windows families include Windows NT, Windows Embedded and Windows Phone; these may encompass subfamilies, e.g. Windows Embedded Compact (Windows CE) or Windows Server. Defunct Windows families include Windows 9x and Windows Mobile.

Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985, as a graphical operating system shell for MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal computer market with over 90% market share, overtaking Mac OS, which had been introduced in 1984. However, since 2012, because of the massive growth of smartphones, Windows sells less than Android, which became the most popular operating system in 2014, when counting all of the computing platforms each operating system runs on; in 2014, the number of Windows devices sold were less than 25% of Android devices sold. However, comparisons across different markets are not fully relevant; and for personal computers, Windows is still the most popular operating system.

Windows 10

Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system released by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It was officially unveiled in September 2014 following a brief demo at Build 2014. The first version of the operating system entered a public beta testing process in October 2014, leading up to its consumer release on July 29, 2015, and its release to volume licensing on August 1, 2015. To encourage the adoption of Windows 10, Microsoft announced that during its first year of availability, upgrades to the operating system would be made available free of charge to users of genuine copies of eligible editions of Windows 7, and Windows 8 after update to Windows 8.1.

Windows 10 introduces what Microsoft described as a "universal" application architecture; expanding on Metro-style apps, these apps can be designed to run across multiple Microsoft product families with nearly identical code‍—‌including PCs, tablets, smartphones, embedded systems, Xbox One, Surface Hub and HoloLens. The Windows user interface was revised to handle transitions between a mouse-oriented interface and a touchscreen-optimized interface based on available input devices‍—‌particularly on 2-in-1 PCs; both interfaces include an updated Start menu that blends elements of Windows 7's traditional Start menu with the tiles of Windows 8. The first release of Windows 10 also introduces a virtual desktop system, a window and desktop management feature called Task View, the Microsoft Edge web browser, support for fingerprint and face recognition login, new security features for enterprise environments, and DirectX 12 and WDDM 2.0 to improve the operating system's graphics capabilities for games.

Windows 1.0

Windows 1.0 is a graphical personal computer operating environment developed by Microsoft. Microsoft had worked with Apple Computer to develop applications for Apple's January 1984 original Macintosh, the first mass-produced personal computer with a graphical user interface.

Windows 1.0 was released on November 20, 1985, as the first version of the Microsoft Windows line. It runs as a graphical, 16-bit multi-tasking shell on top of an existing MS-DOS installation, providing an environment which can run graphical programs designed for Windows, as well as existing MS-DOS software. Its development was spearheaded by the company founder, Bill Gates, after seeing a demo of a similar software suite known as Visi On at COMDEX.

Despite positive responses to its early presentations and support from a number of hardware and software makers, Windows 1.0 was received poorly by critics, who felt it did not meet their expectations. In particular, they felt that Windows 1.0 put too much emphasis on mouse input at a time when mouse use was not yet widespread; not providing enough resources for new users; and for suffering from performance issues, especially on systems with lower hardware specifications. Despite this criticism, Windows 1.0 proved to be an important milestone for Microsoft, and in computer history in general. Windows 1.0 was officially declared obsolete and unsupported by Microsoft on December 31, 2001.

'Windows' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:

Monsters Vs. Cops (2010)

Actors: Patrick A. Prejusa (composer), Dina B. (actress), Patrick A. Prejusa (editor), Patrick A. Prejusa (director), Patrick A. Prejusa (writer), Patrick A. Prejusa (actor), Patrick A. Prejusa (producer), Charlie Huffman (actor), Richard Gaither (actor), Ron Rice (actor), Kimberly Parker (actress), Brandon White (actor), Mark Holcomb (actor), Andrew Johnson (actor), Chris Plouffe (actor),

Genres: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Short,

Fanboys (2009)

Actors: Seth Rogen (actor), William Shatner (actor), Seth Rogen (actor), Jason Mewes (actor), Craig Robinson (actor), Michael Shanks (actor), Seth Rogen (actor), Chris Marquette (actor), Joe Lo Truglio (actor), Christopher McDonald (actor), Zak Knutson (actor), Will Forte (actor), Jay Baruchel (actor), Kevin Smith (actor), Gary Sievers (actor),

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama,
Taglines: Never tell them the odds. Coming soon to our galaxy In 1998, five friends stole their way into history. To theaters, it will come. Real fans don't wait in line.

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Zoe: [Overhearing Lucas on the phone] I can hear his beard!

Hutch: Nobody calls Han Solo a bitch!

Linus: [Shatner has given them the access codes to Skywalker Ranch] How did you score all of this?::William Shatner: Are you kidding? I'm William Shatner; I can score anything.::Eric: How about Jeri Ryan's panties?

[repeated line]::Hutch: You want to take your shirt off.

[laying down together, Windows spooning Zoe]::Zoe: That better be your lucky R2 poking me.::Windows: Nope. My penis.

Crystal: We're not hookers, we're escorts!::Windows: The difference being...?::Crystal: I don't know.

Linus: [Linus gives the Doctor a big kiss] I love you.::Doctor: I know.

Hutch: What's the Klingon for "I'm going to die a virgin"?::Admiral Seasholtz: [Replies in fluent Klingon]

Eric: [hands him a vacuum cleaner] Your mom said clean up this shit-hole or no grilled cheese for a week?::Hutch: [sticks his head out on the door] That's emotional blackmail, and you know it!

Windows: What's your game plan?::Eric: We storm the ranch or we die trying.::Windows: Yeah.

Monster Cops: Shadow Company (2008)

Actors: Patrick A. Prejusa (director), Patrick A. Prejusa (writer), Patrick A. Prejusa (producer), Patrick A. Prejusa (composer), Patrick A. Prejusa (editor), Patrick A. Prejusa (actor), Kerry Cashion (actress), Danielle Motley (actress), Richard Gaither (actor), Brandon White (actor), Brandon White (producer), Greg Romeo (actor), David G. Holland (actor), Mark Holcomb (producer), Mark Holcomb (actor),

Plot: The team falls into a slight depression as lead agent Cutter seems to be "Missing Things" due to unresolved issues with the death of his wife. Carl gets Weir obsessed with a conspiracy theory concerning The Mothman. Greenly's psychic powers come into question when she develops her own obsessions with the conspiracy surrounding the death of Tupac Shakur. Bryce attempts to cheer everyone up with a "smiley face sticker" campaign, and all the while the team has to deal with a Werewolf hunt, a zombie attack, and a Vampire who likes to set traps. Also, learn how to kill Vampires and Zombies using the MKX300 weapon.

Keywords: military, swat, tupac-shakur, vampire, zombie
Genres: Action, Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Short,

The Thing (1982)

Actors: Ennio Morricone (composer), John Carpenter (actor), Adrienne Barbeau (actress), Norbert Weisser (actor), Richard Dysart (actor), David Foster (producer), Charles Hallahan (actor), David Clennon (actor), Keith David (actor), Peter Maloney (actor), Richard Masur (actor), Donald Moffat (actor), Wilford Brimley (actor), Kurt Russell (actor), John Carpenter (director),

Plot: An American scientific expedition to the frozen wastes of the Antarctic is interrupted by a group of seemingly mad Norwegians pursuing and shooting a dog. The helicopter pursuing the dog explodes, eventually leaving no explanation for the chase. During the night, the dog mutates and attacks other dogs in the cage and members of the team that investigate. The team soon realizes that an alien life-form with the ability to take over other bodies is on the loose and they don't know who may already have been taken over.

Keywords: 1980s, african-american, alarm, alien, alien-life-form, all-male-cast, ambiguous-ending, american, ancient-astronaut, antarctica
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller,
Taglines: What you fear most... is among you. Man is The Warmest Place to Hide. Look closely at your neighbour ... Trust no-one ... They might be THE THING [UK video box] The ultimate in alien terror.

Quotes:

Garry: I know you gentlemen have been through a lot, but when you find the time, I'd rather not spend the rest of this winter TIED TO THIS FUCKING COUCH!

Clark: I dunno what the hell's in there, but it's weird and pissed off, whatever it is.

[last lines]::Childs: Fire's got the temperature up all over the camp. Won't last long though.::MacReady: Neither will we.::Childs: How will we make it?::MacReady: Maybe we shouldn't.::Childs: If you're worried about me...::MacReady: If we've got any surprises for each other, I don't think we're in much shape to do anything about it.::Childs: Well, what do we do?::MacReady: Why don't we just... wait here for a little while... see what happens?

MacReady: I know I'm human. And if you were all these things, then you'd just attack me right now, so some of you are still human. This thing doesn't want to show itself, it wants to hide inside an imitation. It'll fight if it has to, but it's vulnerable out in the open. If it takes us over, then it has no more enemies, nobody left to kill it. And then it's won.

MacReady: How you doin', old boy?::Dr. Blair: I don't know who to trust.::MacReady: [swallows, sighs] I know what you mean, Blair. Trust's a tough thing to come by these days. Tell you what - why don't you just trust in the Lord?

MacReady: First goddamn week of winter.

[Norris' head grows legs and tries to walk away]::Palmer: You gotta be fuckin' kidding.

[Thing roars and screams]::MacReady: Yeah, fuck you too!

Garry: The generator's gone.::MacReady: Any way we can we fix it?::Garry: It's gone, MacReady.

MacReady: Hey, Sweden!::Dr. Copper: They're not Swedish, Mac. They're Norwegian.

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Edit The Guardian 27 Nov 2016

President-elect Donald Trump has continued his criticism of Hillary Clinton’s decision to back the attempt by Green party candidate Jill Stein to force election recounts in three states. Clinton camp splits from White House on Jill Stein recount push. Read more ... Stein is also pushing for recounts in Pennsylvania and Michigan and has raised more than $6m in an online push to fund such efforts ... He continued ... Not so anymore!” ... Facebook ... ....

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Cleanup urged for old bases in Arctic

Edit Arkansas Online 27 Nov 2016

COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Greenland is calling on Denmark to clean up an abandoned, under-ice missile project and other U.S. military installations left to rust in the pristine landscape after the Cold War. The 1951 deal under which NATO member Denmark allowed the U.S. to build 33 bases and radar stations in the former Danish province doesn't specify who's responsible for any cleanup ... The real plan was top-secret ... The U.S ... In an Oct ... The U.S....

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Microsoft hasn’t updated Windows Movie Maker in years. I have it on my Windows 10 PC from when I upgraded the computer from Windows 8, but will there ever be a proper app version for Windows 10? ... The same page of release notes for Windows Essentials 2012 also says Movie Maker will soon be available from the Windows Store for Windows 10 users....

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Windows and doorways and the views they frame have been recurring subjects of Lois Dodd's paintings throughout her nearly 70-year career as an artist ... Windows and Reflections," organized by List Gallery director Andrea Packard ... The window, if you didn't already realize it before seeing this show, is very much like a painting....

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Edit Taipei Times 27 Nov 2016

Whenever the windows of her employer’s 35th-floor apartment looked dirty, Win Win Warsiating would lean halfway out of the high-rise building to clean them ... “I agree to clean windows, but if you are not safe, of course not,” she said at a recent rally for migrant workers’ rights in Hong Kong ... workers — to call for window-washing safety regulations....

How to restore your Windows computer to its factory settings

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Computers rarely work as well after they've accumulated files and misconfigured settings. Thankfully, with this guide, you'll be able to restore your Windows PC to its original state and, hopefully, boost its performance. The post How to restore your Windows computer to its factory settings appeared first on Digital Trends ... ....

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Microsoft's Surface Phone could come packing some powerful tech

Edit TechRadar 27 Nov 2016

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