Computer Page

Explanations

The first computers

Okay, the first computers didn't have the internet, or the "Desktop" or Dell, Windows or anything, alright? It was just a black screen with white text that made almost no sense. And they were 1941, not 1803. Many people don't understand, but I do research on this stuff.

The Internet

The internet came out first in the early 1970s, some people say it's in the first computer, they didn't come out with a web site-making program until 1986. Some people think that the internet was shortly after the telegraph, they're completely off.

Operating Systems and Computers

There is a difference between your computer, and what's on your screen right now. What you see and interact with is the operating system, a small disc that holds the files and data and the start button and everything. the computer it the actually machine itself. Microsoft makes operating systems. Apple makes computers and operating systems. Dell, HP, Gateway, Acer, IBM, and Be Incorporated makes computers. There are some free operating systems on the internet like Linux and soon-to-be Google Chrome OS!

Microsoft Windows

Here are my opinions of the Microsoft Windows Family. Every Windows OS known to be produced and Sold.

Windows 7 - Out in stores in NOVEMBER, purchasable on the Windows website for now.

The next operating system. It has several new features, such as a button at the right ride of the screen; when you hover over it it turns all open windows transparet; when you click it, it shows the desktop. It also is supposed to be easier to use. The taskbar (The bar at the bottom of the screen) has a new look, and a new way of opening minimized windows. 7 was originally supposed to be released in 2007, and Vista was supposed to have some of the features 7 is going to have. But, 7 wasn't done yet, and Vista's due date was coming fast, so they released Vista in November, 2006 as planned, but some of the features were taken out of Vista and put into 7 because they didn't have enough time to put them into Vista. 7 was supposed to be released in 2008, but people complained about Vista. So, production on 7 was held back for a while, AND they had to install those features that didn't make it into Vista, so 7 is being released in stores in November 2009.

Windows Vista

Vista is OK, except for its speed. Vista is very slow and makes even a dusty old Windows '98 look fast. Some think that Vista doesn't work with anything, including Printers, Faxes, etc. But they're wrong. It's the Stuff that doesn't work with Vista! Although it has great and fabulous features. It has customizable "gadgets" on the side of the screen that you can minimize to the toolbar. On your gadgets, you can type in an area/address and it'll show the weather forecast in that area. On Vista, you can make basically any color the eye can see a color scheme using sophisticated color swatch tools and bars and arrows sprinkled across the screen making it interesting just to move the tiny arrow across on of the color-delightful bars!!! Not only is Vista great with colors, it has fantastic entertainment. If your used to Microsoft's nice long sturdy mouse, you'll love Vista's mouse. Its tail is half the size! And the base triangle is 3/4 the size of all other of Microsoft's feats. Vista's new games are Chess Titans, 1 player Jeporoady, an a baby game called Purble Place.

Windows XP

Windows xp is a decent OS, It's been Microsoft's Best Selling OS. It's been Microsoft's longest time without any new OSes, 5 years! On Xp, there's 3 different color schemes. Standard blue, Silver, also changes task bar color, and green, doesn't change task bar color But, some people are still keeping their Xp, and waiting for Vista to get better. Xp introduced the first OS without a boring gray task bar It is very useful and fast.

Windows 2000

Windows 2000 is an OK Operating system. I don't really have anything to say against it, I used to have one myself. It was a fantastic OS at the time, but now not much people talk about 2000. If you have a 2000, I say I'm surprised that you still have that OS. If your one of those men/women that have a 2000 as an every-day computer, or laptop, or whatever, you should upgrade before it gets too old. Any ways, 2000 is good, it's just... old. Yeah, you can out new stuff on it, but...it's more likely to corrupt than a higher version of Windows.

Windows '98

I don't really have much to say about '98. It's just is not very good. If I had '98 right now, I would stop staring at this page and start upgrading!!! My uncle has a '98, and all it is is a '95 but a little bit faster, barely more advanced programs, and some more useless settings worth about 25 cents (except the screen-saver"Inside Your Computer"). And it's scarcely faster. I just don't approve of '98.

Windows '95

If your a person that actually has a '95 like, for an every-day-computer, and not a goof-off-setting, all I have to say is this:You should Definitely look at this page more often!!! Read all the sections on choosing/upgrading to a better OS. I mean, come on!!! You just have to be better at picking Windows computers! Next time your on eBay, actually remember to type in "Windows Xp" or,"Windows Vista"or something. Now, even if your one of the extremely few people with a '95, Do anything I mean ANYTHING to remember this page!!! There is at least SEVEN better Windows OSes better than yours!!!

'95 is among the worst Microsoft Windows OSes that you can actually see this page on. I feel bad for those who actually have a '95 for an every-day-computer. '95 is just Windows 3.1 with few things thrown on top. If I had a '95 right now, I would hate it.

Other: Microsoft Windows 1-3, NT, CE, Me, and Server 2003

Now, Windows 1 to 3.2 is the most worthless, cruddiest and worthless version of Microsoft Windows. Even '95 is better in every possible way!!! Let me tell you this:I LOATHE WINDOWS 1. There is almost no way you can love Windows 1 to 3 (except if you like MS-DOS). I mean, It runs on MS-DOS!!!

Next down the list, NT. NT stands for NeTwork. NeTwork, NT. Same thing. NT came out specially designed for business, somewhere I think between '95 and '98. NT is quite the old OS. It specializes in Networking, obviously. NT is now a rarley used operating system, now that 2000, Server 2003, XP, and Vista can do everything an NT can, much much easier, and not to mention faster.

Next up, CE. CE came between NT and '98. CE is not very special about its main purpose, which is what I don't know and probably will never know. CE is the most unknown Windows OS. I don't know basically anything about CE, CE is to be just "CE" and is best ignored.

Traveling down the list, Windows Me. Just to tell you, this is not a very selfish server. Me stands for Millennium Edition (not "Me, me, Everything me"). It was supposed to be released in celebration of the 2nd Millennium, the year 2000. But, due to flaws, It was released almost a year late in September. Because of this, people saw this as a disclaimer and not as much people purchased it as expected.

Last-but-not-least, Server 2003. Server 2003 is a better version of 2000. It has higher security, better speed, and the logo of an Xp. S-2003 came right before Xp. the only difference is the speed, the looks, and the security.

Apple Inc.

Here is info about Apple, Inc. Apple made about 150 OSes and I Can't really tell the difference between most of them, so...most are not shown. I have to save my Hard-drive too!

Apple 1, 2 series and Apple 3

Now, I don't know what to say about these. I mean, the first Apple doesn't even have a monitor! What kind of thing could that ever be? What does it even do? Let me tell you this:old computers SUCK!!! I mean, Come ON!!!

The Apple 2 is where the little microprocessors and basic language objects get in. I mean, The Apple II has a SCREENSAVER!!! Now, that's purty cool in the time. It's the best Programming chip in the time!!!

Now, right when Apple thought they were in for the big macs, Steven Jobs (The owner of Apple) didn't make this as good as he thought. It had the biggest commercial failure Apple ever had. The commercial was going straight down the mountain. I mean, Mountain Range, MOUNTAIN RANGE!!!

The Original Macintosh

The original Mac, the Macintosh 128k; with 128Ks of ram. MAY be black and white, but this isn't SO bad, I guess it's OKAY, the fact that it's, like, THE Original iMac, but...still...It's...sorta sucky. Geez, I hope that Steven Jobs, the entrepreneur of Apple inc., isn't viewing this page. He can sue. It ran the very original Mac OS. It was quickly taken off the market because Apple soon realized that you can't to hardly anything at all with 128k of Ram. Was soon replaced with the Macintosh 512k; an exactly identical computer exept with an extra 384k.

iMac G3

The iMac G3 is, My FAVORITE iMac. My old school had these triangular objects of wonder. They, are, THE BOMB! It comes in many, many, colors. Seen at the top of the page is the "Tangerine" color. there also is "Bondi Blue," "Blue Dalmatian," "Flower Power," "Charcoal Black," "Snow White," and many more fantastic Mac "flavors" let's call them. It runs the original OS-X.

Though, This video is a Disclaimer-Link Coming Soon!

iMac G4

Now, this is neat. I mean, It's a little hemisphere, a pipe, and a wide monitor. IT IS COOL! You can twist the screen and make it tall-ways! I think. Any ways, This is just neat... I wish my parents would've bought me one when I was young...Good Times...Good Times.

iMac G5

Really, HOW IS THIS FREAKIN' THING EVEN A COMPUTER? I mean, It's a curvy stick and a huge monitor! What if the stick eventually beaks? Then, all of your files and important documents...they all go Bye-Bye! This is a neat design, I really like it, but... there is quite a few disclaimers...This thing is like $10,000! I mean, I could buy a Car with that!

iMac G6

There is none... there never will be...*sniff sniff.

Mac OS

Mac OS was really early, that's for sure. I think it First ran on the Original Macintosh, the Macintosh 128K

Mac OS X

Mac OS is an improved version of Mac OS. It has color, it's very shiny, and new, and cool. But it can't do as much stuff that a PC can. Still. It's been a long time, and Mac OS doesn't have Copy/Paste, free cheap drawing software, and many other things.

MacBook Air

THIS IS A FREAKIN' COMPUTER?!?!?!?!?! WHAT? Really, where is this thing's BATTERY? Is it from another PLANET?!?!? It's as thin as a marker! Yet, it's as heavy as a normal laptop. It runs OS-X. It's very nifty.

Other Items of Interest

BeOS

This is BeOS. Pronounced BEE-OS. This is 1995, but this is great. I mean, I've never put it on my computer before, I've never run any BeOS emulators before, but I did a lot of research. In fact...if you ever somehow find out my eMail address, And if you happen to find a BeOS emulator, go right ahead and tell me! Go on!

Leir Siegler ADM-3A Terminal

This is just a large terminal that connects to a computer for management purposes. It also comes with a modem and numeric keypad, so you can connect to some other computers around the area compatible with it, like a primitive internet.

Commodore Vic-20

Now, I just recently bought a new one off of eBay, (What Doesn't eBay sell?) and it was BASIC. Yep, you actually have to teach it programs. To me, it looks like it was made mostly for kids. Why would they have a Vic-20 in an office building? "Well, boss, today I made the screen fill with colors. Next week, I will work on making the screen fill with the words "Vic-20."

The Eniac

This is the worlds first computer. It is multiple floors tall, weighs several tons, and runs some twisted language that no one really knows and no one will really know. Actually, I don't know so I'm just saying that. There is only 1, and it does not work anymore. It's only interface was a little typewriter. To do 3 x 2, you's have to go through a large set of DIp switches and cords, and set several switches to 3 and 2. Then, you'd return to the typewriter and type in "3x2." Then you'd wait about several seconds as the information goes through all of the vacuum tubes and switches, and the computer would automatically print out the number "6." So in other words, it was like a gigantic, slow, calculator.

MIT Whirlwind

This is another Early computer, it uses an actual computer monitor. It too is several stories tall and is several tons. It was used in the US military for a flight simulator. They only made 50.

Linux

Linux is a free Operating System that runs on any Operating System, that is available for download on the Internet. There is many knock-offs like Unix, unix, and I think Unix is one, too. There is a lot of L:Linux and Unix like Operating Systems, like Apple Mac OS X.

Unix

Unix is a knock-off of Linux, or maybe Linux is a knock-off of Unix. I don't really know, but one came before the other. There is tons of Unix-like OSes, HERE is a list!

Osborne One

The Osborne was the first "Home Computer." In simpler terms, It was the first available for purchase. No one really remembers what code it used.

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