In this video I demonstrate the setup and UI of Windows Whistler build 2428 (beta 2) which would eventually evolve into Windows XP. This build was shown to reviewers on 9th February 2001 – the same day that Microsoft announced the official name of Whistler – “Windows XP”.
Windows XP Build 2419: “Hello World!”
In this video I demonstrate the setup and UI of Windows Whistler build 2419 – the third post-Beta 1 build of Whistler – which would eventually evolve into Windows XP. This build was first released to testers on 23rd January 2001 and was one of four post-Beta 1, pre-Beta 2 builds.
Windows XP Build 2416: “Merlin’s Stage Entrance”
In this video I demonstrate the setup and UI of Windows Whistler build 2416 – the second post-Beta 1 build of Whistler – which would eventually evolve into Windows XP. This build was first released to testers on 16th January 2001 and was one of four post-Beta 1, pre-Beta 2 builds.
Windows XP Build 2410: “Chartreuse Mongoose”
In this video I demonstrate the setup and UI of Windows Whistler build 2410 – the first post-Beta 1 build of Whistler – which would eventually evolve into Windows XP. This build was first released to testers on 4th January 2001 and was one of four post-Beta 1, pre-Beta 2 builds.
Windows XP Build 2296: “2000 With Ambition”
(Crikey, I sound so young here. :|) In this video I demonstrate the setup and UI of Windows Whistler Beta 1, build 2296, which would eventually evolve into Windows XP. This was the first of the Beta 1 builds and was released on 31st October 2000.
Windows XP Build 2250: “…And The Ghosts Of Neptune”
We continue our investigation into the development of Windows XP with Windows Codename “Whistler” build 2250. This build of “Whistler” was compiled on the 28th June 2000 and was shown at the Professional Developers Conference 2000. This makes it the first “Whistler” build to be shared with developers outside of Microsoft. But 6 months onContinue reading “Windows XP Build 2250: “…And The Ghosts Of Neptune””
Windows XP Build 2223: “Goodbye Neptune, Hello Whistler”
Following the cancellation of Neptune, Microsoft put together a team of developers to start work on Whistler. This build is one of the first glimpses into their earliest developments. The long and short of it is that this equates to “not much”, but even the world’s (possibly) most-loved operating system had to start out fromContinue reading “Windows XP Build 2223: “Goodbye Neptune, Hello Whistler””
Windows Codename ‘Neptune’: “The XP That Never Was…”
In this video I begin our investigation into the development of Windows XP (complete with added dog barking) with build number 5111 of an entirely separate but nevertheless seminal Windows project: Neptune.
Development Of Windows XP: An Introduction & Overview
In this video, I provide an overview of the development of Microsoft Windows XP. This is the introductory video to an entire video series I have made which explores the development of XP. The development process began with Microsoft Codename Neptune in December 1999 and ended with the release to manufacturing of Windows XP inContinue reading “Development Of Windows XP: An Introduction & Overview”
Announcement: New Partnership with Windows on Windows
Hi, this is Nazmus Khandaker, the associate administrator of McAkins Online. I have some great news to share with our readers. I am pleased to announce a new partnership with Windows on Windows. Windows on Windows is a YouTube series that explores the development of Microsoft Windows operating systems. It is run by a userContinue reading “Announcement: New Partnership with Windows on Windows”
XP Still Not Completely Dead to Microsoft
Today I fired up an old XP box just out of curiosity to see the security status of XP anno June 2014, and lo and behold I have one Security update which in this case is the Malicious Software Removal for June 2014. Then I thought while we are at it, lets see theContinue reading “XP Still Not Completely Dead to Microsoft”
Internet Explorer Dev Channel and more for the week of June 16, 2014
Internet Explorer Dev Channel and more for the week of June 16, 2014 A lot happened this week. Microsoft releases Internet Explorer Developer Channel. Facebook Beta for Windows Phone gets a big update. Surface Pro 3 is now on sale. Amazon announces a phone about which I couldn’t care less. Let’s get to it!
Project Spark in E3, OneDrive, App Studio and more for the Week of June 9, 2014
Microsoft announces games, including Halo Masterchief Collection. OneDrive app for Windows 8.1 gets updated with more goodies for non-touch users, and there are a lot more happened on the week of June 9, 2014.
How to Install Windows 98 — Video Tutorial
Need to install Windows 98 on an old PC? Trying to run an old software on a Windows 98 virtual machine? This video demonstrates how to install Windows 98 as well as devices drivers for Windows 98. I install the OS on a VMware Virtual Machine, but the steps should work on a real PCContinue reading “How to Install Windows 98 — Video Tutorial”
OneDrive on Windows 8.1 Updated with New Features for Desktop Users!
One of the updates for Patch Tuesday on June 10, 2014 was for Microsoft OneDrive. This update brought significant UI update for desktop users. Let’s check it out.
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