Windows '01

= Windows '01 =
(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
== Windows '01 ==
=== Release date ===
May 4, 2001
=== Created by ===
Microsoft
=== Developer ===
Microsoft
=== OS family ===
Windows '0X Series and Windows NT
=== Source model ===
Closed
=== Update method ===
Windows Update
=== Kernel type ===
Hybrid
=== Latest version ===
Version 592.1
=== Latest version (to date) ===
September 21, 2009
=== State ===
Unsupported
=== Support ends ===
Mainstream Support: September 29, 2009
Extended Support: August 14, 2013
=== Codename ===
Laso
=== Final name ===
Windows '01
=== Preceded by ===
Windows ME
=== Succeeded by ===
Windows '02
Windows '01 is a major release of the Windows NT and the start of the Windows '0X Series. It was an great upgrade from Windows 2000, ME, and 98. It was one of the best Windows for its features and change of the desktop that shaped Windows after its release. It was one of the best selling in retails, with more than 200,000 copies sold. Its codename is Laso.
== Contents ==
* 1Editions
* 2Requirments
* 3Features
** 3.1Interface
** 3.2Windows Firewall
** 3.3Internet Explorer 6
** 3.4Improved Network
** 3.5Additional Features
* 4Builds
* 5Reception
* 6Gallery
== Editions ==
Windows '01 Simple: Common version of Windows '01, with atleast 130,000 copies sold.
Windows '01 Home: Improved version used by personal PC users.
Windows '01 Pro: Contains all Home features with additional features and capablities. Moslty used for work purposes.
Windoaaws '01 Pro Plus: Adds all Home and Pro features with more additional stuff. Used as a multi purpose computer.
Windows '01 Development Center: A Development and Test Center used by the Microsoft Team, currently out of reach to the Public.
== Requirments ==
Windows '01 Requirments
Processor 	RAM 	Storage 	System Firmware 	Graphics Card	Display
Minimum: 213 MHz 	Minimum: 32 MB 	Minimum: 256 MB 	Standard Component (does not have a specific name)	Super VGA 	800 x 600
Recommended: 260 MHz	Recommended: 64 MB	Recommended: 1 GB	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	
== Features ==
=== Interface ===
The User Interface has been changed, while retaining similarities with older windows, The Interface has been visual style has been changed. Alot of the Interface, including the Start-Up Menu, has been overhauled in apperance into a blue color instead of the grey color. The defualt wallpaper is normal Afternoon with some mountains in the background. Main Applications are now showed on the taskbar so you can access them thru the taskbar.
=== Windows Firewall ===
Windows '01 also saw the introduction of the Firewall to the public. It protects you from unwanted spyware, malware, unauthorized people, and more. It was added due to the threat of malware increased thru the 1980's and 2000's. However sometimes Windows Firewall can disrupt certain applications. It was rarely used untill the Blaster worm and Sasser worm attacks. When alot people notice the serious situation and began to use the application. Windows also upgraded the application to make it stronger.
=== Internet Explorer 6 ===
Internet Explorer 6 was introducted in Windows '01. It was greatly improved and upgraded from Internet Explorer 5. Its interface has changed and provided improved support to Cascading Style Sheets. It also fixed bugs from the IE5.
=== Improved Network ===
Internet has been upgraded alot in Windows '01. You can now search networks you like to connect. People can now choose between IPv4 or IPv6 network. People can now share their networks in their Local Area Network (LAN) thru API InterShare. However it came with many glitches and bugs, causing it to discontinued and the feature was removed from Windows XP before release and also removed from Windows '02 during its development.
=== Additional Features ===
* Music Album
* Tutorial
* FindMyHiddenFiles
* And more features idk im running out of ideas
== Builds ==
Windows '01 Builds
Version	Release Date 	Build	Codename	Marketing name
0105 	May 4, 2001 	10742	Lumber 	N/A
0109 	September 24, 2001	10974	Lumber 2	September Update
0204 	April 17, 2002 	11283	Lumber 3	Anniversary Release Update
0206 	June 5, 2002 	11432	Berry 	Beyond Update
0212 	December 23, 2002 	11563	Berry 2 	Christmas Update
0303 	March 4, 2003 	11765	Larry 	2003 March Update
0310 	October 31, 2003 	11976	Larry 2 	Halloween Update
0409 	September 28, 2004	12342	04H9 	2004 September Update
0502 	February 1, 2005 	12454	05H2 	February Update
0512 	December 31, 2005 	12678	05HZ 	New Year's Update
0607 	July 4, 2006 	12786	06HZ 	Independence Update
0702 	February 6, 2007 	12864	07HZ 	2007 February Update
0703 	March 5, 2007 	12987	Canton 	2007 March Update
0711 	November 23, 2007 	13241	Canton 2	Thanksgiving Update
0801 	January 3, 2008 	13454	Canton 3	2008 January Update
0808 	August 12, 2008 	13486	08HZ 	2008 August Update
0904 	April 1, 2009 	13654	09HZ 	Not April Fools Day Update
0907 	July 29, 2009 	13786	09HZ 	2009 July Update
0909 	September 21, 2009	13981	Indie 	Last Day's Update
Despite Windows '01 support extended, it stopped recieving major updates. Only minor updates or fixing bugs continued.
== Reception ==
Windows '01 was recieved greatly by Critics. Critics noted about increased safety and said that "there is now much more to do compared to its predecessors". CNET gave it a 4.6 out of 5 stars stating that "This is the time where Windows changed, and it should be like this" Ars Technica also gave a similar positive approach stating that "This might be the new generation of Windows". The Telegraph gave also positive reviews stating that "This is better over its predecessors, having more safety and less bugs." PC Magazine also gave similar reviews, stating that "This is a massive update to its predecessors that will change Windows in the future". PC World and Computerworld also gave postive reviews.
== Gallery ==
Boot Screen