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release = 2. | release = 2.01: September 7, 1987<br />2.02: September 14, 1987<br />2.03: December 9, 1987<br />2.1: May 27, 1988<br />2.11: March 14, 1989| | ||
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==Versions== | ==Versions== | ||
Windows 2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 2.1, and 2.11 were restricted to the 16-bit architecture of [[DOS]] as they relied on the DOS [[operating system]] for essential functions. | |||
2.1 | 2.1 and 2.11 were split into [[286]] and [[386]] versions and required a [[hard drive]]. Windows/286 included a himem.sys file that allowed access to the high memory area freeing up conventional memory. Windows/386 also had himem.sys, and used the virtual 8086 mode of the 80386 to allow for multi-tasking of DOS applications. | ||
Windows/386 2.1 ran DOS programs through a DOS-based Virtual DOS Machine. | Windows/386 2.1 and 2.11 ran DOS programs through a DOS-based Virtual DOS Machine. | ||
==Compatibility== | |||
Applications created with these versions were compatible with [[Windows 1.0|Windows 1]] but weren't compatible with [[Windows 3.0|Windows 3]] and higher operating systems due to the lack of protected mode. | |||
==Digital 16-bit Windows 2.x games owned by WEC Museum== | ==Digital 16-bit Windows 2.x games owned by WEC Museum== | ||
Revision as of 06:03, 29 June 2023
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| Windows 2.x | |
| Developer | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Microsoft |
| Platforms | x86 |
| Released | 2.01: September 7, 1987 2.02: September 14, 1987 2.03: December 9, 1987 2.1: May 27, 1988 2.11: March 14, 1989 |
| Added to Museum |
Not yet |
Windows 2.0 is the second iteration of the Windows product line by Microsoft.
Like its predecessor, Windows 2.0 was a mouse-controlled graphic user interface rather than an operating system.
New features
Windows 2.0 added overlapping windows, more keyboard shortcuts, and a control panel.
Versions
Windows 2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 2.1, and 2.11 were restricted to the 16-bit architecture of DOS as they relied on the DOS operating system for essential functions.
2.1 and 2.11 were split into 286 and 386 versions and required a hard drive. Windows/286 included a himem.sys file that allowed access to the high memory area freeing up conventional memory. Windows/386 also had himem.sys, and used the virtual 8086 mode of the 80386 to allow for multi-tasking of DOS applications.
Windows/386 2.1 and 2.11 ran DOS programs through a DOS-based Virtual DOS Machine.
Compatibility
Applications created with these versions were compatible with Windows 1 but weren't compatible with Windows 3 and higher operating systems due to the lack of protected mode.
Digital 16-bit Windows 2.x games owned by WEC Museum
| Title | Developer | Released | Date Added to the Museum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei! | Bogus Software | 1987 | April 26, 2019 | Version 1.02 of a Mahjong Solitaire game for Windows 2.1. |
