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Blossom · 01-20-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wizwor

This is SO wrong. But it reminds me of the Windows Journey...

DOS my 286, nfl challenge, kings quest, lotus 123, procomm
Windows 1.0 GUI Front End for windows -- task switcher
Windows 2.0 Word, Excel, Calc, Calendar, Notepad, Paint, Reversi
Windows 2.x Appletalk, 80286/80386 support
Windows 3.0 multimedia, DOS in a window, Program Manager
Windows 3.1 last version of windows to promise support for older programs
Windows 3.11 Windows for Workgroups (sharing at last), 32 bit os
Windows 95 EASY sharing and networking, Internet Explorer
Windows 98 USB support
Windows ME -- XP user interface on Win/98
Windows XP/Vista/7 we have all used, so...

My favorite version of Windows was Windows 95. Win95 made it easy to network computers just as they were becoming inexpensive enough that it was not rediculous to have two in the home. All of a sudden a couple kind of expensive network cards and a few feet of coaxial cable allowed for multiplayer Doom.

Ah the memories! My favorite was Win 98. I went kicking and screaming dragged into using ME which crashed constantly. I hated it then I got XP and was happy with it when I wasn't repairing it and now I have Vista which I will go kicking and screaming from again. Surprisingly Vista has been the most stable one for me.

Jessica Lares · 01-20-2012, 04:23 PM

Windows 3.1 hands down because of the Microsoft Entertainment Pack. I have even chatted with the guy behind Chip's Challenge over the recent years and have his newest game for iOS. The newer version MAY be out for Android, which will be nice to play on a 7" screen.

I remember one time printing a WHOLE ream of that paper you used to stick on a dot matrix. Opened up Write, used Wingdings in the biggest font size ever, and clicked Print. Whoops.

sadievan · 01-20-2012, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

Ah the memories! My favorite was Win 98. I went kicking and screaming dragged into using ME which crashed constantly. I hated it then I got XP and was happy with it when I wasn't repairing it and now I have Vista which I will go kicking and screaming from again. Surprisingly Vista has been the most stable one for me.

Yes that does bring back memories doesn't it. Makes ya feel old.

I didn't want to give up the 3.0 - 3.1 platform, then I got used to 95 and liked it.

ME affectionately dubbed the Mistake Edition.

I liked 98 too and XP. Not too fond of Vista.

Carol

sadievan · 01-20-2012, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

Windows 3.1 hands down because of the Microsoft Entertainment Pack. I have even chatted with the guy behind Chip's Challenge over the recent years and have his newest game for iOS. The newer version MAY be out for Android, which will be nice to play on a 7" screen.

I remember one time printing a WHOLE ream of that paper you used to stick on a dot matrix. Opened up Write, used Wingdings in the biggest font size ever, and clicked Print. Whoops.

I loved Cruel in WEP. I kept a folder with those games for a long time and transferred it to the newer platforms. I found a package for the Fire that has Cruel in it and now I'm happy.

Carol

Blossom · 01-20-2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadievan

Yes that does bring back memories doesn't it. Makes ya feel old.

I didn't want to give up the 3.0 - 3.1 platform, then I got used to 95 and liked it.

ME affectionately dubbed the Mistake Edition.

I liked 98 too and XP. Not too fond of Vista.

Carol

I wasn't too fond of Vista either but It grew one me. It never crashes. I've never had to repair it and I can have open over a 100 windows

and it doesn't even blink.

I reboot maybe once a week when I remember to. Vista handles RAM beautifully!

I am sure 7 is as nice but it's like if aint broke....

foreverjuly · 01-20-2012, 08:02 PM

I'm not sure if I've given a serious answer here. Probably an 8, and each update does something to bump it up. Glad to have the full screen now!

salsaguy · 01-21-2012, 04:33 PM

i think were getting a BIT off topic in this thread which is supposed to be about the FIRE not your fond Pc memories.

Blossom · 01-21-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by salsaguy

i think were getting a BIT off topic in this thread which is supposed to be about the FIRE not your fond Pc memories.

MobileRead is known for topics going in another direction. It makes for more interesting read.

Kevin2960 · 01-24-2012, 05:58 AM

Yes Win 95 was a great OS, perhaps the first to really make the " Consumer " market, and therefore to bring computing to the " Masses " on a scale previously unknown,

I have to admit I am a big fan of Win 7, most Win OS of recent years have been to bloated and certainly too buggy, but Win 7 like Win 95 before it makes using a computer both intuative and very very easy, Now Win 7 on a Fire ... Well maybe not

Quote:

Originally Posted by wizwor

This is SO wrong. But it reminds me of the Windows Journey...

DOS my 286, nfl challenge, kings quest, lotus 123, procomm
Windows 1.0 GUI Front End for windows -- task switcher
Windows 2.0 Word, Excel, Calc, Calendar, Notepad, Paint, Reversi
Windows 2.x Appletalk, 80286/80386 support
Windows 3.0 multimedia, DOS in a window, Program Manager
Windows 3.1 last version of windows to promise support for older programs
Windows 3.11 Windows for Workgroups (sharing at last), 32 bit os
Windows 95 EASY sharing and networking, Internet Explorer
Windows 98 USB support
Windows ME -- XP user interface on Win/98
Windows XP/Vista/7 we have all used, so...

My favorite version of Windows was Windows 95. Win95 made it easy to network computers just as they were becoming inexpensive enough that it was not rediculous to have two in the home. All of a sudden a couple kind of expensive network cards and a few feet of coaxial cable allowed for multiplayer Doom.

sadievan · 01-24-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blossom

MobileRead is known for topics going in another direction. It makes for more interesting read.

Carol

sadievan · 01-24-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2960

Yes Win 95 was a great OS, perhaps the first to really make the " Consumer " market, and therefore to bring computing to the " Masses " on a scale previously unknown,

I have to admit I am a big fan of Win 7, most Win OS of recent years have been to bloated and certainly too buggy, but Win 7 like Win 95 before it makes using a computer both intuative and very very easy, Now Win 7 on a Fire ... Well maybe not

I've been happy with Win 7 too.

Carol

foreverjuly · 01-25-2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadievan

I've been happy with Win 7 too.

Carol

Agreed. Very clean. It's kind of nice to see this resurrection from Microsoft lately. The more companies cranking out great products the better it is for consumers.

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01-20-2012, 04:23 PM	#302
Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	Windows 3.1 hands down because of the Microsoft Entertainment Pack. I have even chatted with the guy behind Chip's Challenge over the recent years and have his newest game for iOS. The newer version MAY be out for Android, which will be nice to play on a 7" screen. I remember one time printing a WHOLE ream of that paper you used to stick on a dot matrix. Opened up Write, used Wingdings in the biggest font size ever, and clicked Print. Whoops.

01-20-2012, 08:02 PM	#306
foreverjuly Crank Up The Awesome! Posts: 315 Karma: 708054 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Japan Device: Kindle, Nook, iPhone	I'm not sure if I've given a serious answer here. Probably an 8, and each update does something to bump it up. Glad to have the full screen now!

01-21-2012, 04:33 PM	#307
salsaguy Addict Posts: 381 Karma: 30500 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kindle Fire (1st Gen), Kindle Touch, KFHD 8.9 No Ads	i think were getting a BIT off topic in this thread which is supposed to be about the FIRE not your fond Pc memories.