User:Tau Ceti/Windows Version Naming

Windows Versions have been given different naming schemes over the years. Here is a list:


 * Numbering: (1985-1995) In this period, Windows versions were given simple version numbers, like 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0.


 * Year of Release: (1995-2001) In this period, Windows version were named after their release, like 95, 98, 2000 and (loosely) Millennium Edition.


 * Name: (2001-2009) In this period, Windows versions were given a name, like XP or Vista.


 * Numbering 2: (2009-present) In this period, Windows version are given a naming system