Back in the 1990s, Microsoft faced an issue that would affect its software ease of use and usability. Computer mice were just starting to become popular and Microsoft had adopted the mouse and pointer method for navigating the graphical user interface of Windows. The average consumer was not used to using the mouse. Microsoft tackled this issue by bundling the Solitaire card game with its operating systems, starting with Windows 3.0 in 1990. The game taught users how to use, move, click, drag, and drop, the basic motions and actions required for using a mouse. Many users were also intimidated by the GUI of Windows and the mouse. With Solitaire, users were eased into an otherwise daunting challenge. Solitaire is included in the new versions of Windows even today, paying homage to an integral piece of software that may have influenced an entire generation.
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