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Windows 96 v1 is the last "classic" version of Windows 96 released on the 7th of July 2019. | Windows 96 v1 is the last "classic" version of Windows 96 released on the 7th of July 2019. | ||
It dubbed the last classic version due to a total rewrite that occurred between Windows 96 v1 and v2. The rewrite made Windows 96 v1 apps completely incompatible with [[Windows 96 v2|2.0]] due to a different architecture and API set. | It's dubbed as the last classic version due to a total rewrite that occurred between Windows 96 v1 and v2. The rewrite made Windows 96 v1 apps completely incompatible with [[Windows 96 v2|2.0]] due to a different architecture and API set. | ||
It can still be found at https://rel1.windows96.net. | It can still be found at https://rel1.windows96.net. | ||
Revision as of 04:39, 9 April 2022
Windows 96 v1 is the last "classic" version of Windows 96 released on the 7th of July 2019.
It's dubbed as the last classic version due to a total rewrite that occurred between Windows 96 v1 and v2. The rewrite made Windows 96 v1 apps completely incompatible with 2.0 due to a different architecture and API set.
It can still be found at https://rel1.windows96.net.
Version Highlights
- A package manager was introduced to allow users to install additional apps from what was already provided.
- KeyboardMusic was added to allow users to make music using their keyboards.
- Many window manager bugs that existed in version 0.5 were fixed (e.g. active window switching bug).
- The
x:/contentfolder was emptied. - Window icons were added and the taskbar functionality was improved.
- Many apps had their functionality refined.
Trivia
- This version was the main version of Windows 96 for a very long time.
- Most changes were API updates and app refinements compared to version 0.5.
