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Microsoft’s worst software flop was secretly lurking in Windows for years
A former Windows developer reveals why Windows was dragging around 30 MB of completely useless data for many years. The data ...
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US Library Of Congress honours windows 95 and Minecraft theme as most iconic soundtracks
When it comes to PC startup sounds and all, no sounds at all are as stellar as when they get compared to the original Windows ...
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Is the Windows 95 reboot jingle now a historical sound?
It’s official — the sound that computers made when rebooting on Microsoft Windows 95 is now a historical sound. The jingle ...
Brian Eno's Windows 95 startup jingle and the Minecraft OST are now preserved in the USA's Library of Congress
The Minecraft OST was composed by German producer Daniel Rosenfeld (known professionally as C418) and released as the 2011 ...
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Windows 95 Jingle, 1960 World Series Broadcast and Other ‘Audio Treasures’ Added to the National Recording Registry
From a list of 2,600 nominations submitted by the public, the Library of Congress has selected 25 songs, albums and sounds ...
Microsoft’s 50th birthday party sure was eventful
Three CEOs, a talk show format, and protesters made Microsoft’s 50th anniversary memorable.
Iconic Windows 95 startup chime added to National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress announced this year’s 25 selections to add into its National Recording Registry. Although often ...
The Windows 95 reboot sound (yes, that chime) is officially historic
The Windows sound — yes, that Windows sound — is now officially historic. The United States Library of Congress this week added the Windows 95 reboot sound to its National Recording Registry (NRR).