The OS Wars: How Windows Ruthlessly Crushed CP/M, MacOS, Commodore & IBM OS/2

Discover the epic story of how Microsoft rose to dominate the desktop operating system market in this deep dive into the history of computing! From the early days of Xerox PARC and the invention of the Graphical User Interface (GUI) to the fierce battles between tech giants like IBM, Apple, and Microsoft, this video explores the operating system wars that shaped the modern computing world.

Learn how Microsoft Windows crushed competitors like CP/M, OS/2, and even Linux to establish a near-monopoly in the desktop OS market. Witness the rise of MS-DOS, the groundbreaking release of Windows 95, and the ruthless business tactics that allowed Microsoft to dominate the industry. We’ll also explore the missed opportunities of Xerox, the visionary ideas of Steve Jobs, and the relentless drive of Bill Gates to build an empire.

This is the story of innovation, competition, and cutthroat strategies that defined the 20th-century tech revolution. From the birth of the GUI at Xerox PARC to the rise of Windows 98, we’ll uncover why strategy, tactics, and sheer ruthlessness ultimately prevailed.

Why does Microsoft’s monopoly remain unchallenged to this day? And what does the future hold for the operating system market? Join us as we unravel the history of the desktop OS wars and the legacy of Microsoft’s dominance.

00:00 Intro
01:12 Chapter 1: Xerox
04:49 Chapter 2: CP/M
10:17 Chapter 3: Apple
15:28 Chapter 3.1: Commodore & Atari
17:59 Chapter 4: Windows
19:40 Chapter 5: OS/2 & The Rise Of Windows