Windows 95 turns 30: The OS that made people line up for blocks
Windows 95 released August 24, 1995
On August 24, 1995, Windows 95 launched amid unprecedented hype, with customers lining up for a Microsoft product. This retrospective from a former Best Buy salesperson recalls the anticipation, the hardware requirements that often necessitated costly upgrades, and the OS's lasting impact. Despite not being a fully 32-bit system, its improved stability and usability helped it succeed, cementing Windows' dominance and leaving a formidable legacy.
The idea of people lining up for blocks for a Microsoft product sounds like a bit of a joke today, and the more time goes on, the bigger of a joke it becomes.