On November 20, 1985,
Microsoft finally unveiled the first iteration of Windows, putting an end to two years of anticipation since its initial announcement. It was akin to waiting for the latest blockbuster movie, only this time, the superheroes were lines of code, not capes and masks.
Back in ’84, the promise of Windows felt more like a mirage than reality. Skeptics were out in force, waving their “vaporware” flags and making us question if we were all caught up in a digital daydream. April 1984 came and went, and our shiny new Windows was nowhere in sight.
When it eventually arrived, Windows 1.0 faced its fair share of skepticism. People were saying, “This is supposed to improve my computer life? It moves slower than a sloth on a Monday morning!” Turns out, the PCs of the time weren’t exactly doing cartwheels with joy either.
But fear not, tech enthusiasts, because Windows had its moment of transformation with Windows 3.0. It was like the software hit the gym, did some cardio, and came back faster and stronger. That’s when the sales started pouring in, and suddenly, Windows became the cool kid on the digital block.
So, the next time your computer takes a moment to ponder life before opening a window, remember the humble beginnings of Windows 1.0 and appreciate the digital evolution that brought us to where we are today.