Windows 3.x

GPTKB entity

Statements (123)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:operating_system
gptkbp:available_on CD-ROMs
Floppy disks
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Microsoft
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1994
gptkbp:features gptkb:cloud_storage
Graphical user interface
Program Manager
Virtual Memory
Multitasking
gptkbp:file_system gptkb:FAT16
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Windows 3.x
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Write
gptkb:Control_Panel
Paint
Notepad
gptkbp:input_output gptkb:mouse
gptkb:keyboard
gptkbp:interface windows
menus
icons
dialog boxes
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:cloud_storage
Program Manager
Virtual Memory
Multitasking
gptkbp:introduced_in gptkb:Windows_3.0
gptkbp:is_distributed_by Retail channels
OEM partnerships
gptkbp:is_popular_in 1990s
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:educational_institutions
Home computers
Business environments
gptkbp:language gptkb:C
gptkbp:latest_version gptkb:3.0
3.1
3.11
gptkbp:license proprietary
gptkbp:market_share Significant in early 1990s
significant in early 1990s
gptkbp:marketed_as A graphical extension to MS-DOS
gptkbp:notable_applications gptkb:Auto_CAD
gptkb:Visual_C++
gptkb:Win_RAR
gptkb:Win_Zip
gptkb:Microsoft_Outlook
gptkb:Netscape_Navigator
gptkb:Microsoft_Word_for_Windows
gptkb:Lotus_1-2-3
gptkb:Microsoft_Excel_for_Windows
gptkb:Microsoft_Access
gptkb:Adobe_Photoshop
gptkb:Visual_Basic
gptkb:Corel_DRAW
gptkb:Publishing
gptkb:Microsoft_Power_Point
gptkb:Internet_Explorer_1.0
gptkb:Quicken
Paintbrush
gptkbp:platform gptkb:x86_architecture
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Windows_2.x
gptkbp:programming_language gptkb:C
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1990
May 22, 1990
gptkbp:released gptkb:Windows_2.1
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Windows_95
gptkbp:requires gptkb:MS-DOS
MS-DOS 3.1 or later
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:Windows_for_Workgroups_3.1
gptkb:Windows_3.11
gptkb:Windows_95
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Windows_3.1x
gptkb:Windows_95
gptkb:Windows_3.1
gptkb:Windows_NT
gptkbp:support 32-bit applications
16-bit applications
gptkbp:supports Networking capabilities
MS-DOS applications
16-bit applications
Mouse input
Multiple display modes
gptkbp:system_requirements VGA or higher display
Intel 80286 or higher
5 MB hard disk space minimum
1 MB RAM minimum
gptkbp:type gptkb:user_interface
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:Gaming
Productivity software
Business applications
Educational software
gptkbp:user_interface gptkb:user_interface
Graphical user interface
desktop metaphor
gptkbp:uses gptkb:GDI_(Graphics_Device_Interface)
gptkbp:was_known_for User-friendly interface
Accessibility features
Enhanced graphics capabilities
Customizable desktop
File management tools
Support for third-party applications
Online help system
Icon-based navigation
System configuration tools
Improved performance over previous versions
User manuals and documentation
Support for international languages
Task switching capabilities
Support for multimedia
Compatibility with DOS applications
Support for printers and peripherals
gptkbp:was_released_before gptkb:Windows_3.1
gptkbp:was_supported_by Microsoft support services
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Borland_C++
gptkb:Ne_XTSTEP_for_Windows_3.x
gptkb:Intel_80486
gptkb:MS-DOS_7.0
gptkb:Microsoft_Works
gptkb:Windows_10
gptkb:Windows_95
gptkb:Windows_3.0
gptkb:FAT32
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5