Windows 95 is 20 years old – here’s a look back at its cheesy, over-the-top-launch

[Wireless News]

20 years ago today, Microsoft launched Windows 95 and forever changed the way people across the world use computers. While Apple enthusiasts-will be quick to tell you that many of the more well-received Windows 95 features had long been available on the Mac, the far-reaching impact of Windows 95 simply can’t be overstated. Because the Mac at the time had a rather insignificant marketshare, Windows 95, for many people, represented their first introduction to the world of-modern computing. DON’T MISS:-Google is finally solving Android’s bloatware problem For those old enough to remember, Microsoft’s Windows 95 launch was a cultural event-that unapologetically lodged-itself into the mainstream news cycle.- Backed by a multi-hundred million dollar ad campaign in the $300 million range,

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