Windows 95 had it's birthday

Aug. 12, 2010 - PRLog -- Windows 95: Happy 15th Anniversary


The vaccine against the Microsoft Windows 95 software,
filed 24th August 1995.

Fifteen years ago this month, Windows 95 was released. come when the first Windows version to be close to matching the user interface of Mac OS, which is a historical product, whose introduction was surrounded by a series of hype.

I remember this time well. Was concerned the benefits of the upgrade of $ 90 from Windows 3.1, I to my local retailer Egghead (do not remember that?) And 16 MB of RAM bought for about $ 500. (At today's prices, which memory would be about 60 cents).

Highlights were longer filenames for Windows 95 than its predecessor, a raincoat user interface, better multitasking and is compatible with the Plug and Play. In practice, it requires 8 MB of memory, a Pentium 75 MHz, 50-60 MB hard disk space, and distributed to each CD-ROM or floppy disks. All this seems very strange compared to today's standards.

Today, the latest operating system-wide interest in Android 2.2 is running on a Smartphone, not a computer in its original size. And the latest version of Windows, which on new PCs, Windows 7, which provides for at least 1 GB RAM, 1 GHz processor and 16 GB disk space, more than 250 times as much space as Windows 95 does.

Like its predecessor, Windows 7 has a polished surface, which tries to keep up with the latest version of Mac OS. Does better performance and includes support for multi-touch touch screens, the DVR software to record TV programs and increased security against malware. (Safety on the Internet only for review was in 1995).

In retrospect, even Windows 95 had its problems (who had their blue screen of death once more that I can not remember) is a product of river basins, at least for Mac users. Submission of a graphical user interface to true that the majority of users and opened the way for much more than its successor, Windows XP.

In updating the guidance on both readers the ability to Windows 1995, Consumer Reports wrote: "If you properly with their existing software and the skills of your current computer are satisfied, not for Windows 95 rush. He will be there when your mind . Change

All the technological changes that have taken place since then, however, is the opinion of a good sound advice. In October last year about Windows 7: do not upgrade or update those who were satisfied with their current system and the operating system recommended:

"Save your money, at least for now. Of course, tweaks Windows 7 new interface that we have a very good feeling. But every time you upgrade there is a potential for unforeseen problems. So, why mess with success?"

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