Tell what sentences are true and what are false. 1) is the foundation on which computer programs can run.

1) MS‑DOS stands for Microsoft Disk Operating System. 2) Windows 1.0. is unique software designed for the serious mainframe users. 3) In 1987 Microsoft releases Windows 2.0 with desktop icons and expanded memory. 4) Program Manager, File Manager, and Print Manager arrive in Windows 2.0. 5) Windows NT 3.1 is a 16-bit operating system. 6) Windows 95 has built-in Internet support, dial-up networking, and new Plug and Play capabilities that make it easy to install hardware and software. 7) Windows 98 is the first version of Windows designed specifically for computer programmers. 8) Windows Me offers numerous educational programs. 9) Windows 2000 Professional is designed to replace Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on all business desktops and laptops. 10) In 2001 Windows XP becomes one of the worst-selling products in the coming years.11) Windows Vista is released in 2006 with the weakest security system yet. 12) Windows Touch makes its debut, enabling you to use your fingers to browse the web, flip through photos, and open files and folders.

2. Choose the right answer:

1) … is the foundation on which computer programs can run.

a) MS-DOS;

b) Internet Explorer;

c) Telnet.

2) … is designed for the Intel 286 processor.

a) MS-DOS;

b) Windows 2.0;

c) Windows Vista.

3) The popularity of … grows with the release of a new Windows software development kit (SDK).

a) MS-DOS;

b) Windows 2.0;

c) Windows 3.0.

4) … is the upgrade to the previous Windows and MS‑DOS operating systems.

a) Windows 95;

b) Windows 2.0;

c) Windows 3.0.

5) … simplifies hardware installation by adding support for a wide variety of new Plug and Play hardware.

a) Windows 95;

b) Windows 2000 Professional;

c) Windows XP.

6) With a fresh visual design, … includes features for business and advanced home computing.

a) Windows XP Professional;

b) Windows 2000 Professional;

c) Windows 2000.

7) Using … you can watch television, view and send photographs, and edit videos.

a) Win RAR;

b) Windows Media Player;

c) Acrobat Reader.

8) … can be created at the office or at home.

a) Wireless networks;

b) Wireless beacon;

c) Wireless telegraphy.

9) … is seamlessly integrated with Windows so that you can keep in touch from your PC, phone, or the web.

a) Windows Live;

b) Win RAR;

c) Windows Media Player.