Microsoft Windows 3.0

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf operating system
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Microsoft
gptkbp:features Program Manager
Virtual Memory
Multitasking
File Manager
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Microsoft Windows 3.0
gptkbp:influenced future_Windows_versions
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Xerox_PARC_GUI
gptkbp:inputOutput Keyboard
Mouse
gptkbp:license proprietary
gptkbp:marketShare over 25% in early 1990s
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Adobe_Photoshop_1.0
gptkb:Microsoft_Word_for_Windows
gptkb:Lotus_1-2-3
gptkb:Microsoft_Excel_for_Windows
CorelDRAW
Enhanced security features
Customizable user interface
Improved memory management
Multimedia support
Support for third-party applications
Support for multiple monitors
Built-in help system
Support for various file systems
Improved performance over previous versions
Support for 32-bit applications
Support for international languages
Support for networked environments
Desktop icons
Improved printer support
Task switching capabilities
Support_for_DOS_applications
Control_Panel_for_system_settings
Enhanced_Graphics_Adapter_support
gptkbp:offers $149
$99 upgrade
gptkbp:platforms x86 architecture
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Microsoft_Windows_2.0
gptkbp:productionCompany discontinued
gptkbp:releaseDate May 22, 1990
gptkbp:serviceStartDate 1994
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Microsoft_Windows_for_Workgroups_3.1
gptkb:Windows_NT_3.1
gptkb:Microsoft_Windows_3.1
gptkb:Microsoft_Windows_3.11
Windows 95
gptkbp:systemRequirements 1.2 MB floppy disk drive
512 KB RAM minimum
VGA_or_higher_display
Intel_80286_or_higher
gptkbp:type graphical user interface
gptkbp:user_interface Point-and-click interface
gptkbp:userBase millions of users worldwide
gptkbp:userInterface Windows 3.x UI