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Windows 95 was too fat to install itself so needed help from the slimmer 3.1

Veteran Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen has answered the question of why Microsoft insisted on running up a miniature Windows 3.1 rather than a diminutive Windows 95 to install the full-fat version of ...
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Yes, You Can Run Windows 95 In Your Browser, And It's Glorious

Released on August 24, 1995, Microsoft Windows 95 was one of the most anticipated software launches at the time. It was a huge change over the previous release Windows 3.1, adding a bunch of new ...
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Windows 95, arguably the first PC gaming OS, is still being used... to sort eggs in Germany

Recently I wondered if I could download Steam on to my Mum's far from sprightly desktop (I'm trying to offer her a PC Gaming education). Unfortunately, it turns out my Mum has held on to an HP Pro ...
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These Linux Distros Look Like Your Favorite Retro Windows OS

If you are someone like me who grew up with early Windows versions, the visual aesthetic of Windows 95, XP, and even 7 holds a powerful appeal. Their classic desktop experience isn't just nostalgic ...