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Graphical User Interface (GUI): Windows 3.0 featured a new GUI that represented applications as clickable icons rather than a list of file names, which was the norm in its predecessors
Multimedia Extensions: Later updates to Windows 3.0 expanded its capabilities, including multimedia support for sound recording and playback, as well as support for CD-ROMs1.
Improved Multitasking: This version was the first to offer improved multitasking capabilities, allowing users to run multiple applications simultaneously
Memory Management: Windows 3.0 was praised for its memory management, which was a significant improvement over previous versions
Program Manager: It introduced the Program Manager, which provided a non-intimidating interface for users to easily find and launch applications
Commercial Success: With over 10 million copies sold, Windows 3.0 cemented Microsoft’s dominance in the PC operating system market
Windows 3.0’s introduction was a turning point for personal computing, bringing a more user-friendly and visually appealing interface to the masses and setting the stage for future developments in the Windows operating system series
