Windows 95

1995 – Microsoft releases Windows 95. It was a stellar event with it’s newest operating system. The first MS OS in 32 bit mode, it also debut TCP/IP, dial up networking and Long Filename support. The event brought along many different celebrations, including places like New York, which lit up the Empire State Building with the Windows colors.

IBM wasn’t sure if they were getting Windows 95 until 15 minutes before release. Companies like HP and Compaq (at that time they were separate) were able to let consumers know that they will get upgrades, but IBM could not make that promise.

This Day in Tech History podcast show notes for August 24

• 1996 – Windows NT 4.0 is released
• 1999 – BLEEM wins another round from Playstation
• 2006 – Apple recalls 1.8 million batteries

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Article by Jeffrey Powers @geekazine

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