Win3.x + MS-DOS Versions

Overview | 3.x | NT | 95
Windows 3.x + MS-DOS | System Software

Overview

3.0

The first successful version of MS-Windows

3.1

3.11 Workgroups

Workgroup Add-On for Windows (tm) adds integrated networking capabilities and additional features to Windows 3.1

• Compatible with Novell Netware, Banyan VINES.
• 32-bit interface speeds speeds performance and conserves memory.

• Sharing Resources: File and Print Manager

• Using File Manager the ability to share directories
• Using Print Manager, a local printer may be shared.

• Electronic Mail

• The ability to exchange messages and files with people on your network. Using OLE you can embed object within a message.

• Built-in Fax

• Microsoft at-work PC-fax, enables you - with appropriate hardware - to send and receive Faxes.

• Scheduling Appointments Online:Schedule+

• Keeps track of appointments and tasks, allows you to set up meetings within your workgroup.

• Network Applications

• Chat communicate with up to seven other workgroup members.
• Net Watcher monitor how others are using net resources
• WinMeter monitors the performance of your system
• WinPopup Sends and receives messages from another perrson or computer. For example, the printer can inform you when your print job is finished.
• Log On/Off Allows you to Log On/Off making it easy for others to use your computer
• Network Setup Allows you to choose which network to use, file and printer sharing or change network drivers.

• Sharing Information: Clipbook Viewer

• A notebook to store information you wish to copy, move or save. Contains the Clipboard and may contain OLE data.

• Control Panel Enhancements

• Network additions including change password, workgroup etc.
• Fax additions to set up the Fax

Win NT

• Windows designed for client-server computing, providing a stable environment with the ability to run multiple tasks simultaneously. And is for the high-end desktop or power user. The sort of people who use large number crunching applications such as CAD (Computer Aided Design). Users who share large quantities of information over electronic networks may also use Windows NT Advanced Server.
• Runs on a variety of platforms including Intel 386/486/Pentium, MIPS R4000 and DEC's Alpha.
• Reliability features include;
• Continuous running. Failure in one application doesn't kill the system
• Power failure protection. Integrates with uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
• Built-in backup utility. provides an easy to use extensible hardware independent backup utility.
• Advanced security. meets C2-level requirements with integrated and controlled access.

Windows95

• Program Manager and File Manager are out.
• My Computer - shows all your drives, a control panel and printer icons,
• Network Neighbourhood - if you're part of a network
• Explorer - A "long filename" file manager
• Start - on a Task bar make finding data a point and click affair.

• Still there but so well hidden you shouldn't need to worry about them again.

• Eight dot three no more. Anything goes

• Right click anywhere to bring up a context sensitive menu.

• A new order governs your applications, and a 32-bit architecture provides performance and stability.

• Windows instantly recognises Plug and Play cards and peripherals. Plug in and get on with your computing

• if an application hangs, shut it down without rebooting windows

• Easy-to-create icons provide quick access to files or applications.

• Drag and Drop files into your briefcase folder for portability and file synchronisation when you return.

• Remote network access, TCP/IP support for interactive internet connections and a Netware client are all standard.

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