Windows XP
In 2001 Microsoft introduced the XP version of Windows. Windows XP went on to become one of the most popular versions of the Windows operating system. When it was replaced with Vista, many people were unhappy. After using Vista for a while, many more people were unhappy. Computer maker Dell actually started offering people the option to have … Keep Reading → XP installed on new computers instead of Vista. What was it that made XP so popular? First of all, it was stable. The most stable Windows version ever. The dreaded blue screen of death wasn’t a regular occurrence for most people. Most people hated the Windows Me version and a replacement for that was welcomed. XP wasn’t a revolutionary operating system, but it was familiar and it worked. With the release of Windows 7 many people finally felt safe upgrading from XP. For many though, it remains their favorite Windows version.
