Statements (943)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:operating_system
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Microsoft_Windows
gptkb:operating_system gptkb:Library |
| gptkbp:activities |
gptkb:theorem
Cooperative multitasking |
| gptkbp:allows |
multiple users
True Type fonts multiple open applications running 16-bit applications |
| gptkbp:architectural_style |
gptkb:x86
Monolithic kernel 16-bit |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced software development
influenced home computing influenced business computing popularized graphical user interfaces influenced computer education |
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:Microsoft
gptkb:Windows_95 gptkb:Windows_3.0 IBMPC compatible computers |
| gptkbp:developer |
gptkb:Microsoft
|
| gptkbp:discontinued |
gptkb:1994
December 31, 2001 |
| gptkbp:distributes |
floppy disks
shareware |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Paved the way for future Windows versions
|
| gptkbp:emulation |
Can be run in DOS Box
Can be run in V Mware Can be run in Virtual Box |
| gptkbp:end_date |
December 31, 2001
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:financial_services_company gptkb:publishing_company gptkb:van gptkb:military_base gptkb:restaurant gptkb:computer Graphical user interface Program Manager Device Manager Multitasking Virtual memory improved performance Accessibility options Enhanced security features Improved user interface Multimedia capabilities Multitasking capabilities customizable settings Enhanced user interface Support for multiple languages Power management settings enhanced security features enhanced user experience Customizable desktop Networking capabilities enhanced network performance Improved memory management Multimedia support Improved system performance Virtual memory support task switching Improved security features Support for third-party applications Improved graphics support Improved multimedia support Multitasking support improved user interface Support for touch screens Support for multiple monitors Support for multimedia applications Mouse support Support for batch files Support for help system Enhanced printing capabilities Support for accessibility features Support for email clients Support for system utilities Support for device drivers Support for remote access Support for scripting languages Support for system updates Support for web browsers Enhanced graphics support better error handling Improved file management improved memory management Improved accessibility options user-friendly setup File compression tools Improved installation process Mouse settings Support for various input devices system tray File associations Support for antivirus software desktop icons Support for system diagnostics improved accessibility options System tools Support for parental controls Support for user accounts Support for user profiles enhanced user interface Support for voice recognition Task switching Support for 32-bit applications Backup utility Support for CD-ROM drives Support for file compression Support for networked environments Support for system backups Support for system configuration tools improved installation process Support for digital signatures Support for Windows Sockets Support for software installation tools Support for application shortcuts Screen savers Enhanced file management Color settings Enhanced system diagnostics Desktop icons Support for drag and drop functionality Support for user documentation Support for plug and play devices improved system utilities Support for system restore Font management tools Support for clipboard operations enhanced graphics support Network setup wizard Support for 16-bit applications Support for networked printers Support for security updates System configuration utility improved file management tools Print Manager File Associations True Type fonts Keyboard settings Support for custom icons Support for system sounds Support for Internet protocols Support for 256 colors True Type font support Network neighborhood improved application compatibility Support for OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) improved system tools Support for window management Clipboard functionality Control Panel applets Enhanced performance for games Improved performance over Windows 3.0 Improved user accessibility Support for desktop themes Support for file associations Support for screen savers Support for system fonts Support for task switching Support for taskbar better networking capabilities better user documentation enhanced color support Support for multimedia extensions Enhanced DOS compatibility better system stability Screen resolution settings Support for 640x480 resolution Support for Active X Support for encryption. Support for handwriting recognition Disk cleanup utility System information tool Uninstall utility |
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
Windows version to support 16-bit color
Windows version to support 256 colors Windows version to support 32-bit applications Windows version to support 640x480 resolution Windows version to support keyboard shortcuts Windows version to support mouse input Windows version to support multimedia Windows version to support multimedia applications Windows version to support networking Windows version to support plug and play devices Windows version to support task switching Windows version to support window management. Windows version to support window resizing Windows version to support dynamic data exchange (DDE) Windows version to support OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) |
| gptkbp:first_released |
gptkb:Windows_3.1_SDK
gptkb:Windows_3.1_Resource_Kit Windows 3.1 API Windows 3.1 User's Guide |
| gptkbp:gpu |
gptkb:theorem
|
| gptkbp:graphics |
gptkb:theorem
|
| gptkbp:has_feature |
enhanced user interface
|
| gptkbp:has_menu_item |
No taskbar, uses Program Manager
|
| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:streaming_service
gptkb:MS-DOS_Prompt gptkb:Clipboard_Viewer gptkb:Write gptkb:Windows_Address_Book gptkb:Windows_Fax gptkb:Windows_Paint gptkb:Windows_Scheduler gptkb:Windows_Sound_Recorder gptkb:Windows_Write gptkb:publishing_company gptkb:MS-DOS gptkb:Windows_Explorer gptkb:graphing_calculator gptkb:military_base gptkb:computer gptkb:Windows_Task_Manager gptkb:technology gptkb:LEGO_set Paint Program Manager Windows Backup Notepad Character Map Windows Help Windows Setup Cardfile |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Windows 3.1
|
| gptkbp:improves |
system stability
User experience user experience user interface design System performance File management Security features User documentation Error reporting graphics support performance over Windows 3.0 |
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:MS-DOS_5.0
gptkb:financial_services_company gptkb:Windows_Help_system gptkb:Write gptkb:Windows_Setup_Utility gptkb:Windows_Explorer gptkb:graphing_calculator gptkb:military_base gptkb:starship gptkb:computer Paint Program Manager Task List Notepad System Information Tool Terminal application Notepad application Paintbrush application Windows Help Disk Cleanup Utility File Association Manager Write application |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Future Windows versions
future Windows versions |
| gptkbp:input_output |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:video_game Mouse and keyboard |
| gptkbp:installation |
Can be installed from CD-ROM
Installed from floppy disks |
| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:MS-DOS_Executive
gptkb:military_unit gptkb:financial_services_company gptkb:Enhanced_Mode gptkb:Windows_Help_system gptkb:Windows_3.1_SDK gptkb:Windows_3.1_OLE gptkb:Windows_3.1_for_Workgroups gptkb:Windows_3.1_multimedia_extensions gptkb:Windows_3.1x_series gptkb:publishing_company gptkb:Windows_Sockets gptkb:Windows_3.x_series gptkb:van gptkb:military_base gptkb:computer Program Manager multitasking Networking support improved performance multimedia capabilities networking capabilities virtual memory Improved performance Accessibility features Multimedia capabilities Multitasking capabilities User accounts multitasking capabilities enhanced security features Network printing Networking capabilities virtual memory support System Tools Standard Mode Multimedia support multimedia support task switching drag and drop functionality Improved networking capabilities Enhanced graphics support improved memory management multitasking support support for multiple monitors support for remote access support for user profiles File associations desktop icons Support for 32-bit applications support for multimedia applications improved installation process support for CD-ROM drives system sounds Network Neighborhood clipboard support better memory management improved graphics support multimedia extensions support for system monitoring tools improved error handling support for sound cards Screen savers improved file management support for system diagnostics support for system updates support for video playback support for file encryption Desktop icons clipboard functionality improved system stability support for plug and play devices enhanced graphics support enhanced printing options support for system sounds support for task switching support for performance tuning tools Multimedia Extensions Multimedia extensions Windows 3.1 enhancements Print Manager File Associations True Type fonts support for screen savers support for file compression dynamic data exchange support for system restore 32-bit file access support for antivirus software support for backup utilities Window management features support for network printers Clipboard functionality File Compression tools File Manager enhancements Improved user interface elements Minimize and Maximize buttons System Restore features Windows 3.1 API Windows 3.1 device drivers Windows 3.1 drivers Windows 3.1 enhancements for developers Windows 3.1 games Windows 3.1 installation process Windows 3.1 networking tools Windows 3.1 security features Windows 3.1 troubleshooting tools Windows 3.1 upgrade options Windows 3.1 user manuals better application compatibility better mouse support dynamic data exchange (DDE) enhanced user accessibility features improved compatibility with DOS applications improved user accessibility new file formats support for desktop themes support for faxing support for modem connections support for new multimedia devices support for online help support for software installation wizards support for taskbar customization support for user manuals the concept of desktop icons |
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
multiple languages
multiple editions CD-ROM format |
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
floppy disks
CD-RO Ms |
| gptkbp:is_compatible_with |
gptkb:Intel_x86_architecture
gptkb:Windows_95 DOS applications Compatible with DOS applications |
| gptkbp:is_enhanced_by |
networking capabilities
multitasking capabilities performance over Windows 3.0 |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
shaping future operating systems
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
improved performance
stability improvements enhanced graphics support its graphical user interface |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Windows_3.x_family
gptkb:Windows_family_of_operating_systems gptkb:Windows_3.x_series personal computing revolution Windows family Microsoft Windows family |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
1990s
gaming home users early computer users the early 1990s Home and business use |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
gptkb:1999
gptkb:Microsoft gptkb:theorem gptkb:Plug_and_Play multitasking virtual memory modems printers December 31, 2001 CD-ROM drives long file names dynamic data exchange (DDE) |
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
gptkb:software_framework
gaming |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:Educational_Institution
Government offices Small businesses business environments home computing |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:C
English |
| gptkbp:latest_version |
3.1
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced later Windows versions
Influenced later Windows interfaces Influenced future Windows versions Introduced the concept of plug and play Paved the way for Windows NT Popularized the use of desktop icons Set the standard for GUI operating systems foundation for Windows 10 foundation for Windows 95 foundation for Windows 98 foundation for Windows ME foundation for Windows NT foundation for Windows XP |
| gptkbp:license |
Commercial
Commercial software Commercial license proprietary |
| gptkbp:market |
Significant in early 1990s
Dominant in early 1990s significant in early 1990s 5% in 1995 leading desktop OS in early 90s |
| gptkbp:marketed_as |
user-friendly
|
| gptkbp:network |
Basic networking capabilities
|
| gptkbp:next_edition |
support multimedia applications
support video conferencing support 256 colors support 3 D graphics support 32-bit applications support 32-bit applications natively support 32-bit device drivers support 32-bit disk access support 32-bit memory access support CD-RO Ms support MIDI devices support OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) support Plug and Play support Windows Sockets support audio playback support better accessibility features support better application performance support better compatibility with DOS applications support better file management support better graphics performance support better memory management support better network performance support better security features support better sound performance support better system configuration support better system diagnostics support better system enhancements support better system features support better system maintenance support better system management tools support better system monitoring support better system optimization support better system performance tuning support better system recovery features support better system stability support better system troubleshooting support better system updates support better system utilities support better user customization support better user experience support better video performance support digital audio support enhanced graphics support game controllers support improved performance support interactive multimedia support joystick input support long file names support multimedia authoring support multimedia authoring tools support multimedia content creation support multimedia device drivers support multimedia devices support multimedia devices integration support multimedia editing support multimedia extensions support multimedia file formats support multimedia hardware support multimedia playback software support multimedia programming. support multimedia software development support multimedia streaming support plug and play devices support sound cards support video playback support virtual memory |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Improved user experience
User-friendly interface Support for virtual memory Improved performance Improved user interface Support for multiple languages Enhanced multimedia support Increased stability Customizable desktop Networking capabilities Improved security features Support for third-party applications Support for multimedia applications Virtual Memory support Support for drag and drop Enhanced printing capabilities Support for accessibility features Support for database applications Support for educational software Support for email clients Support for graphic design software Support for productivity software Support for system utilities Support for device drivers Support for file sharing Support for hardware compatibility Support for remote access Support for system monitoring tools Support for system updates Support for web browsers Enhanced graphics support Support for modems Support for printers Support for software installation Support for network printing Support for antivirus software Support for security features Support for sound cards Support for business applications Support for system diagnostics Support for user accounts Support for user profiles Support for 32-bit applications Improved device driver support Support for file compression Support for hardware upgrades Support for networked environments Support for performance tuning tools Support for system configuration tools Support for user customization Improved printing capabilities Support for drag and drop functionality Support for plug and play devices Support for backup utilities Support for games Support for software upgrades Support for system restore Support for clipboard operations Enhanced help system Support for CD-RO Ms Support for custom icons Support for system sounds Support for application compatibility Support for window management Improved performance over Windows 3.0 Support for desktop publishing software Support for desktop themes Support for file associations Support for file management software Support for font management Support for help files Support for mouse and keyboard shortcuts Support for screen savers Support for software installation wizards Support for task switching Support for taskbar Support for 32-bit applications in Windows 95 |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
User-friendly interface
Support for virtual memory User-friendly design improved performance user-friendly interface Improved performance Increased stability user-friendly design Support for new hardware increased stability Support for various network protocols Support for multiple users its ease of use Support for multimedia applications support for accessibility features support for virtual memory Compatibility with older software Support for various file systems Support for various programming languages Support for networking protocols Support for modems Support for printers Support for various input devices support for application shortcuts support for user customization Support for network cards Support for scanners Support for sound cards Support for video cards Support for various display resolutions Support for 32-bit applications Support for networked environments Support for various hardware configurations Support for various peripherals support for 32-bit applications Support for various communication protocols Support for various development tools support for sound cards support for modems support for printers support for networking protocols Improved performance over predecessors Support for plug and play devices support for plug and play devices Support for various output devices support for mouse input enhanced graphics support support for clipboard operations support for keyboard shortcuts support for system sounds support for task switching Support for various software applications support for drag and drop functionality Support for CD-RO Ms support for CD-RO Ms support for desktop icons support for file associations support for file management tools support for scanners support for screen savers support for system utilities support for taskbar functionality support for video cards support for window management Foundation for future Windows versions Support for various database systems Support for various email clients Support for various games Support for various graphics cards Support for various printers Support for various sound cards Support for various web browsers Introduction of Windows API Support for various application types Support for various educational software Support for various graphic design tools Support for various graphics software Support for various multimedia software Support for various multimedia tools Support for various office suites Support for various utilities Widespread adoption Widespread adoption in businesses |
| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:City
gptkb:The_Incredible_Machine gptkb:Undertale gptkb:Prince_of_Persia gptkb:Fallout gptkb:Free_Cell gptkb:Roller_Coaster_Tycoon gptkb:Solitaire gptkb:Quake gptkb:The_Longest_Journey gptkb:Doom gptkb:Sim_City gptkb:Wolfenstein_3_D gptkb:Star_Craft gptkb:The_Walking_Dead:_Season_One gptkb:The_Secret_of_Monkey_Island gptkb:Hollow_Knight gptkb:The_Sims gptkb:Minesweeper gptkb:Tetris gptkb:Genshin_Impact gptkb:Sam_&_Max_Hit_the_Road gptkb:Diablo gptkb:Commander_Keen gptkb:Fortnite gptkb:Among_Us gptkb:Apex_Legends gptkb:Bloodborne gptkb:Cuphead gptkb:Dark_Souls gptkb:Day_of_the_Tentacle gptkb:Fall_Guys:_Ultimate_Knockout gptkb:Full_Throttle gptkb:Grim_Fandango gptkb:Life_is_Strange gptkb:Sekiro:_Shadows_Die_Twice gptkb:Star_Wars:_Dark_Forces gptkb:The_Witcher_3:_Wild_Hunt gptkb:Stardew_Valley gptkb:Age_of_Empires gptkb:Grim_Fandango_Remastered gptkb:Monkey_Island_2:_Le_Chuck's_Revenge gptkb:Chip's_Challenge gptkb:Counter-Strike gptkb:Hades gptkb:Hearts gptkb:Half-Life gptkb:Myst gptkb:Warcraft:_Orcs_&_Humans gptkb:Heroes_of_Might_and_Magic gptkb:Baldur's_Gate gptkb:Celeste gptkb:Duke_Nukem gptkb:Lemmings gptkb:Valorant gptkb:Beneath_a_Steel_Sky gptkb:Alley_Cat |
| gptkbp:platform |
gptkb:x86
gptkb:x86_architecture |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Windows_3.0
|
| gptkbp:provides |
improved user interface
|
| gptkbp:ram |
gptkb:theorem
1 MBRAM minimum 16-bit memory model |
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1992
April 6, 1992 |
| gptkbp:released |
April 6, 1992
|
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:North_America
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:Windows_for_Workgroups_3.11
gptkb:Windows_3.11_for_Workgroups gptkb:Windows_3.11 gptkb:Windows_95 |
| gptkbp:requires |
gptkb:MS-DOS
10 MB hard disk space minimum 4 MBRAM minimum Intel 80286 or higher 386 or higher processor MS-DOS 5.0 or later 80286 processor or higher |
| gptkbp:services |
gptkb:Windows_3.1_Service_Pack_1
gptkb:Windows_3.1_Service_Pack_2 gptkb:Windows_3.1_Service_Pack_3 gptkb:Windows_3.1_Service_Pack_4 gptkb:Windows_3.1_Service_Pack_5 |
| gptkbp:storage |
FA T16
5 MB hard disk space minimum |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Windows_3.1_for_Workgroups
gptkb:Windows_3.11 gptkb:Windows_95 |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Windows_3.1x
gptkb:Windows_for_Workgroups_3.11 gptkb:Windows_3.2 gptkb:Windows_3.1_for_Workgroups gptkb:Windows_NT_3.1 gptkb:Windows_3.11 gptkb:Windows_95 gptkb:Windows_3.0 |
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:Windows_3.1_SDK
gptkb:Windows_Sockets gptkb:theorem Internet access Multiple languages multiple languages Internet connectivity Remote access Virtual Memory User account management file sharing multilingual support multitasking Customizable settings Multitasking Software updates Third-party applications Virtual memory email clients graphics cards local area networks multimedia applications multimedia capabilities network protocols networking capabilities networking protocols security features third-party applications virtual memory web browsers User profiles multiple users Keyboard shortcuts customizable settings Modems Remote printing Sound cards Various file formats modems printers remote access user profiles networking features file compression Networking capabilities Multiple users keyboard shortcuts sound cards 32-bit applications network printers Windows applications Game controllers DOS applications 16-bit applications December 31, 2001 task switching drag and drop functionality CD-ROM drives Drag and drop functionality Mouse input Backup utilities mouse input long file names Networking protocols Various hardware configurations screen savers Various hardware devices File compression tools System configuration tools System performance monitoring tools color displays clipboard operations multimedia playback multiple display resolutions multimedia features Mouse and keyboard input multimedia extensions printer drivers clipboard functionality printers and scanners Windows 3.1 applications new software applications Various printers Multimedia extensions Windows 3.1 enhancements OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) CD-RO Ms True Type fonts Clipboard functionality Multiple display resolutions Multitasking for DOS applications Plug and Play devices Windows 3.1 API Windows 3.1 compatibility Windows 3.1 drivers Windows 3.1 features Windows 3.1 games Windows 3.1 improvements Windows 3.1 patches Windows 3.1 service packs Windows 3.1 updates Windows 3.1 utilities dynamic data exchange (DDE) new file formats new hardware devices printers and peripherals system restore. Limited support for CD-RO Ms Limited support for modems Limited support for printers Limited support for sound cards |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Program icons
|
| gptkbp:system_requirements |
1.44 MB floppy disk drive
386 processor or higher 10 MB hard disk space minimum 4 MBRAM minimum VGA or higher display 512 KBRAM minimum Intel 80286 or higher 1 MBRAM minimum 5 MB hard disk space minimum 5 MB hard disk space MS-DOS 3.1 or higher |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:operating_system
Personal computer operating system |
| gptkbp:user_base |
gptkb:software
gptkb:Educational_Institution Millions of users worldwide millions of users Home users Business users |
| gptkbp:user_experience |
improved from Windows 3.0
|
| gptkbp:user_interface |
gptkb:operating_system
gptkb:computer Graphical user interface Program Manager Icons Menus Point-and-click interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) desktop metaphor Desktop metaphor mouse-driven Dialog boxes |
| gptkbp:user_manual |
User's Guide available
|
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:Win32_API
gptkb:Kernel32.dll gptkb:User32.dll gptkb:GDI_(Graphics_Device_Interface) Shell32.dll Comm Dlg32.dll |