Windows 95

Windows It's Windows 95's birthday, and I'm taking a look back at the major changes still evident today.

Windows WSL9X runs a modern Linux kernel inside Windows 95, 98, and ME without virtualization, letting classic Windows systems run Linux tools next to native apps.

Windows Windows 95 had a clever safeguard against sloppy installers that few would have known about.

WINDOWS Microsoft’s lawyers had to consult Happy Days reps, including The Fonz, to secure Weezer’s Buddy Holly video for the Windows 95 CD.

Windows A web‑based emulator lets you boot Windows 95 in your browser, complete with Solitaire and Paint — but it’s riddled with bugs and potential security risks.

WINDOWS Microsoft veteran engineer Raymond Chen recently explained why the tech giant Windows 95's setup didn't install a miniature Windows 95, allowing it to be written as a 32-bit program.

Gaming A bug in 3D Pinball for Windows let the game run at 5,000 FPS on faster hardware, but Microsoft eventually capped the frame rate to 100 FPS.

Windows Veteran Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen explains why Windows 95 intentionally excluded a power-saving instruction, fearing it would 'brick' too many laptops.

Windows Microsoft tested Windows 95's compatibility by buying every PC program in the Egghead Software store, crashing its register with over a $10,000 purchase.