Windows 7 was one of the longest-used desktop platforms in the history of Ivanmount+, serving as a primary environment from 2016 to 2025, including the years leading up to the transition to Windows 11.

During this era, Ivanmount+ focused on:

• Classic desktop layouts and workflows

• Early customization through wallpapers, themes, and icons

• Seasonal and experimental visual styles

• Building consistency across multiple desktops

Windows 7 played a crucial role in shaping the core usability, layout structure, and design philosophy of Ivanmount+. Many foundational ideas developed during this time influenced later setups on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

This version is now preserved as part of Ivanmount+ history, representing the origins and long-term evolution of the project prior to the modern Windows 11–based experience.

Windows 8.1 was used by Ivanmount+ during the early and transitional years of the project, spanning 2013 (later continuing from 2016) through 2024, including use during the New York City trip.

This era was marked by experimentation and adaptation, featuring:

• Start screen–based and hybrid desktop workflows

• Early touch-friendly layouts and tile customization

• Custom wallpapers and visual setups used for travel and portability

• Lightweight configurations suited for laptops and on-the-go use

Windows 8.1 represented a transitional phase between classic desktop environments and more modern Windows experiences. The workflows and layout experiments from this period influenced later refinements seen in Windows 10 and ultimately Windows 11.

This version is now archived as part of Ivanmount+ history, capturing a unique period of mobility, experimentation, and evolution within the project.

Windows 10 was a major part of Ivanmount+ from 2019 to the early Windows 11 transition, serving as the foundation for early desktop designs, themes, and customization experiments.

During this period, Ivanmount+ focused on:

• Custom wallpapers and seasonal themes

• Classic Light and Dark Mode setups

• Early branding and visual identity development

• Desktop layouts optimized for productivity and everyday use

Windows 10 provided a stable and flexible environment that helped shape the direction of future Ivanmount+ releases. Many design ideas, theme concepts, and workflows later carried over and evolved into the Windows 11–based Ivanmount+ experience.

This version is now archived as part of Ivanmount+ history, representing the early growth and creative foundation of the project from 2019 to 2025.

Ever since his 2021-2022 School Year, he used to run Chrome OS till this got changed, seeing Chrome 102 in May and was running till the new one came.

From the present day, it is still used to this day. He has used some computers from the past. From 2013 till 2020, He has used some of the HP Chromebooks from LBUSD before he moves to William S Hart and he uses the Acer Chromebooks from the present day and was active. Some schools may run on different operating systems. Throughout 2013-2020, some school computers ran Windows 7 in the LBUSD. But in the 2020-2024 School Year, The School Computer runs Windows 10. Then, in the 2024-present School Year, The School Computers Run Windows 11.

Windows 8 is broadly regarded as Microsoft’s most unsuccessful desktop operating system due to its radical and poorly received design changes. It removed the traditional Start Menu in favor of a touch-focused “Metro” interface, which caused widespread confusion and frustration for keyboard-and-mouse users. The operating system attempted to merge tablet and desktop experiences but failed to deliver a practical workflow for either.

Key issues included inconsistent navigation, reduced productivity, steep learning curves for everyday tasks, and limited adoption by businesses and consumers. Due to strong negative feedback, Microsoft quickly reversed many of these decisions in later releases, making Windows 8 a short-lived and cautionary chapter in Windows history.

Status: Discontinued
Successor: Windows 8.1 → Windows 10
Legacy: A major design misstep that reshaped Microsoft’s future OS strategy