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Windows 96 v3 is the current version of [[Windows 96]] that is the successor to [[Windows 96 v2|v2]]. It | Windows 96 v3 is the current version of [[Windows 96]] that is the successor to [[Windows 96 v2|v2]]. It added a lot of features, most notably a much more faithful Windows 9x style UI. It had some cut content which you can see [[Windows 96 v3 Cut Content|here]]. | ||
== Version Highlights == | == Version Highlights == | ||
* The 9x style of the OS has been vastly improved. | * The 9x style of the OS has been vastly improved. | ||
* The apps are now in the [[Root Filesystem|filesystem]] | * The apps are now in the [[Root Filesystem|filesystem]] instead of in the Windows96 kernel. | ||
* A new terminal compatible with XTerm. | * A new terminal, compatible with XTerm. | ||
* System Config Manager (SCM) that works similarly to the Windows Registry. | * System Config Manager (SCM) that works similarly to the Windows Registry. | ||
* A new shell. | * A new shell, and a highly advanced theming engine. | ||
* A new file explorer that | * A new file explorer that looks more like the Windows 98 one. | ||
* BoxedWine (bWINE) is now built in into Windows 96. | * BoxedWine (bWINE) is now built in into Windows 96. | ||
* More apps, including: WMBox, | * More apps, including: WMBox, JSLinux, 3D Pinball Space Cadet (the IMGUI port), and PDF Reader. | ||
* Out Of Box Experience that can triggered by pressing ALT+O on Windows 96 boot. | * An Out Of Box Experience that can triggered by pressing ALT+O on Windows 96 boot. | ||
* [[Disk Encryption]]. | * [[Disk Encryption]]. | ||
* WEX (Windows96 C/C++ API) that allows to write Windows 96 apps in C/C++. | * The new and improved WEX (Windows96 C/C++ API) (as opposed to the old SDK), that allows you to write Windows 96 apps in C/C++. | ||
* A new wiki | * A new wiki which you are on right now. | ||
* Task Manager | * Task Manager, allowing you to easily kill misbehaving apps. | ||
* [[Media Player]], replaces old | * [[Media Player]], replaces the old Video Player. | ||
* [[Version Browser]], replaces old [[Virtual Machine]]. | * [[Version Browser]], replaces the old [[Virtual Machine]]. | ||
* [[InternetE]], replaces old [[Internet Exploder]]. | * [[InternetE]], replaces the old [[Internet Exploder]]. | ||
* The filesystem is now fully asynchronous. | * The filesystem is now fully asynchronous. | ||
* P3FS | * P3FS | ||
* The YouAreAnIdiot app now bounces across the screen, like the real YouAreAnIdiot. | * The YouAreAnIdiot app now bounces across the screen, like the real YouAreAnIdiot. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* This version took a very long time to release. | * This version took a very long time to release, due to the extended development time. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:27, 6 February 2024
Windows 96 v3 is the current version of Windows 96 that is the successor to v2. It added a lot of features, most notably a much more faithful Windows 9x style UI. It had some cut content which you can see here.
Version Highlights
- The 9x style of the OS has been vastly improved.
- The apps are now in the filesystem instead of in the Windows96 kernel.
- A new terminal, compatible with XTerm.
- System Config Manager (SCM) that works similarly to the Windows Registry.
- A new shell, and a highly advanced theming engine.
- A new file explorer that looks more like the Windows 98 one.
- BoxedWine (bWINE) is now built in into Windows 96.
- More apps, including: WMBox, JSLinux, 3D Pinball Space Cadet (the IMGUI port), and PDF Reader.
- An Out Of Box Experience that can triggered by pressing ALT+O on Windows 96 boot.
- Disk Encryption.
- The new and improved WEX (Windows96 C/C++ API) (as opposed to the old SDK), that allows you to write Windows 96 apps in C/C++.
- A new wiki which you are on right now.
- Task Manager, allowing you to easily kill misbehaving apps.
- Media Player, replaces the old Video Player.
- Version Browser, replaces the old Virtual Machine.
- InternetE, replaces the old Internet Exploder.
- The filesystem is now fully asynchronous.
- P3FS
- The YouAreAnIdiot app now bounces across the screen, like the real YouAreAnIdiot.
Trivia
- This version took a very long time to release, due to the extended development time.
