Windows 3.0
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Windows 3.0 | |
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Basic Information | |
Microsoft Corporation | |
Microsoft Corporation | |
Type(s) |
Operating System |
80286 and IA-32 | |
Status(es) |
Unsupported |
Microsoft Windows | |
Predecessor |
Windows/286, Windows/386 |
Successor |
Windows 3.00a |
Platform(s) |
MS-DOS |
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Windows 3.0 is a graphical operating system released by Microsoft Corporation on May 22, 1990. It became the first successful version of Windows and a rival to the Apple Macintosh and the Commodore Amiga on the graphical user interface front. Support was officially discontinued on December 31, 2001.
Features[edit | edit source]
Windows 3.0 had a significantly revamped user interface and has better memory management thanks to the capabilities of the Intel 80286 and 80386 CPUs. It could run text mode programs written for MS-DOS within a window - making it a crude multitasking base for legacy programs.
The MS-DOS Executive file manager and program launcher was separated into the list-based File Manager and the icon-based Program Manager. Microsoft Solitaire was added to this release, as was the substantially improved Paintbrush paint program, Notepad text editor, and Write word processor.
Minimum Specifications[edit | edit source]
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Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications | ||
Operating System | MS-DOS 3.1 or PC-DOS 3.1 | ||
CPU | CPU | ||
RAM | 384 KB conventional memory | RAM | 640 KB conventional memory and 256 KB extended memory |
Graphics | CGA, EGA, VGA, 8514/A, Hercules graphics card or compatible graphics card | Graphics | EGA or higher |
Storage | Hard disk required with 6-7 MB of free space | ||
Floppy Disk Drive | A low-density (720 KB) 3.5" or 1.20 MB 5.25" Floppy Disk Drive is required for Installation. | ||
Connectivity | Hayes or compatible modem for communications. | ||
Input | Microsoft Mouse or compatible |