Windows 12 release date in 2026 possible, with AI features that may force CPU upgrades
(www.notebookcheck.net)
everything after w2k is NT. by kernel version, its
- NT4: 4.0
- 2000: 5.0
- XP: 5.1
- Vista: 6.0
- 7: 6.1
- 8: 6.2
- 8.1: 6.3
- 10: 10.0
haven't checked 11 but i bet you they bumped the major again.