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Windows Cairo is the codename of an unreleased software project by Microsoft, meant to bring next-generation technologies for Microsoft's Windows NT. The project was originally announced at the 1991 PDC (Professional Developers Conference), and later demoed at the 1993 PDC.

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  • Windows Cairo is the codename of an unreleased software project by Microsoft, meant to bring next-generation technologies for Microsoft's Windows NT. The project was originally announced at the 1991 PDC (Professional Developers Conference), and later demoed at the 1993 PDC.
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  • Windows Cairo is the codename of an unreleased software project by Microsoft, meant to bring next-generation technologies for Microsoft's Windows NT. The project was originally announced at the 1991 PDC (Professional Developers Conference), and later demoed at the 1993 PDC. The Cairo project consisted of a revamped core operating system, as well as new services and server tools to ship alongside the core OS. Initially the core OS would be based on Windows NT 3.1 and later Windows NT 3.5x, but after Windows 98 adopted the Cairo UI, it was pushed back to target what became Windows NT 4.0 instead. The core OS focused on improving upon NT's user interface (with enhancements such as a new desktop, Smart Folders, the Explorer, drag-and-drop, and context menus), while remaining compatible with existing Windows applications. The included services and server tools focused on improving network capabilities and support for domains, networked storage, network communication, printer sharing, and distributed computing. Cairo development continued through until 1996, after which the project was cancelled. During that time many of the components slated for Cairo (such as the user interface) were instead repurposed for Windows 95, which continued the Windows-on-DOS line. Windows NT 4.0 would later ship with the Windows 95 shell and already-released Cairo components. The remaining components from Cairo would later influence future Windows projects, such as WinFS and Active Directory.
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