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Microsoft windows family of OS’s seem to have been around for ever and no sooner have you shelled out for the program that you find a new version is in the offing.
Why stick with an outdated OS?
Who says it is outdated? Microsoft are still producing patches for it, as it is ... Read review
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Advantages: Simple, easy to use Disadvantages: Shortfalls in help documentation
...very simple.
Microsoft windows family of OS’s seem to have been around for ever and no sooner have you shelled out for the program that you find a new version is in the offing.
Why stick with an outdated OS?
Who says it is outdated? Microsoft are still producing patches for it, as it is a very popular and now, quite stable platform. Having said that, there are people who prefer windows 3.X so it’s ... ...and ME but I feel more comfortable with 95.
You can get all the latest security patches and enhancements from the windows update site, as you can for all windows OS’s, (in IE 5.5, go to tools and click on windows update) but what it will not do is update the help files.
Lets face it some of the help files are of little or no value, you read the file and are left thinking "I wonder what they would say if they ... more
Windows 95
What can I tell you about this operating system that hasn’t already been said?
Probably very little, is the answer.
It’s a platform with a GUI, it has very few functions that you can use directly, by this I mean that if you only had 95 loaded and no other programs you can’t do a lot. You could play a few card games or have a bash at minesweeper, write a note in notepad or wordpad and add up two and two on the calculator, all very gripping. But all these are add-ons and are not part of the platform itself.
The platform gives you the means to store, organise and launch, files, applications and programs in an easy to understand way, you see a picture or a name and click on it to access it, really all very simple.
Microsoft windows family of OS’s seem to have been around for ever and no sooner have you shelled out for the program that you find a new version is in the offing.
Why stick with an outdated OS?
Who says it is outdated? Microsoft are still producing patches for it, as it is a very popular and now, quite stable platform. Having said that, there are people who prefer windows 3.X so it’s really down to personal choice. I have used 98 and ME but I feel more comfortable with 95.
You can get all the latest security patches and enhancements from the windows update site, as you can for all windows OS’s, (in IE 5.5, go to tools and click on windows update) but what it will not do is update the help files.
Lets face it some of the help files are of little or no value, you read the file and are left thinking "I wonder what they would say if they could talk human-speak?"
Frustrated you search out websites and magazines until you find the help you are looking for, fine, I won’t forget that in a hurry, you think. Next time the problem crops up you will probably go through the whole routine again. I know I used to.
Now here is something you may find of use, if you bring up your windows help from the start bar and look for your keyword in the index, select display then, if you need to add anything to it, such as hints and tips you have picked up, just right click on the help page (or select options) and select annotate, this will allow you to add your own notes to the sketchy tech-speak notes of the help file. Lets face it, following your own logic is easier than trying to understand someone else’s.
Before you close down it would be a good idea to back up the files, the two files are *windows.gid* and *windows.ann* this is in case anything major happens in the future and you have to reinstall windows. It is then a simple task to reinstate all your valuable knowledge that you have garnered over the years.
Who knows, the next time you need help you might just get it!
Briefly.
Windows 95 is a good operating system, probably no better or worse than what you are using now, it takes time to get used to any system, but I think, that this one is easier than most to get to grips with.
Advantages: Nicer looking worktop than DOS Disadvantages: You MUST have it if you want to run a lot of programmes, too user friendly
I cannot see what all the fuss is about Windows '95. I personally prefer to use DOS as it is much easier once you have learnt all the commands. '95 is meant to be user friendly but it is too user friendly. I cannot stand the "Detect Hardware" function as it never finds the correct Hardware so I normally end up installing it manually although this does take much longer - when I say manually I mean by loading on the drivers and suchlike!
The sad thing ... ...6.22, most games now require Windows 95 or higher as it is much easier to program games which run through this operating system. This results in the fact that you MUST buy it whether you want to use it or not. I do not really like Windows and I miss DOS, if it wasn't for Software requiring this operating system I would not use it. ...
fiisch 03.09.2000
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Advantages: Easy to use Disadvantages: Micro$oft still trying to stop us having fun with our computers
I have been using Win95 for years. All my friends have upgraded and laugh about how I still use the old, out-of-date OS and how much better Win98/ME is but I have tried both of these and I would still rather use Win95. If Win95 had the ability to detect more cards and use more up-to-date software etc. it would easily be the best OS Micro$oft have ever made and probably ever will going by the amount of flaws and bugs in ME. If you are new to computers ...
Jedd69 06.12.2000
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Advantages: Apears to be more stable than newer versions Disadvantages: A bit old now
...that the problems with all Microsoft products are built-in on purpose. Many of the bugs are so obvious that it is hard to believe that a corporation the size of Microsoft, with a massive development team, could not see the problems before release. We will then all thank Microsoft when they give us a 'free' patch to fix the bug and we will all rush to buy the next generation OS that promises to have sorted all the bugs that were in the last one. The ... ...live with though, use any Microsoft OS and 'illegal operations' will become familiar occurrances. The one thing that really annoys me is the way that application software can actually alter the operating system. Why should this be? All application software should be able to make use of the functionality of the OS, but should be independant of it. It should really be possible to uninstall and reinstall the OS without affecting the software that runs ...
Lad 22.07.2000
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Advantages: Quick, small, light, a joy to use Disadvantages: Refuses to acknowledge disks with more than 2GB capacity without creating separate partitions. To be fair, this is a limitation of the disk cluster scheme that Win95 uses.
...about in late 1997 when Microsoft released IE4 which contained loads of enhancements to Windows 95 in the shape of toolbars, active desktop, floating windows, etc. This fitted on nicely to Windows 95 and if you downloaded and installed appropriate third party utlities, you could turn the Windows 95 shell into Windows 98 for essentially nothing. Most of the add-ons were free, IE4 was free and it was Windows 95 pretending to be Win98. Of course, IE, ... ...down and when Win98 came out, that had IE4 tacked onto it and was still as slow as ever - some things never change.
With Win95, you get a typical 40Mb install. This in itself contains the key system files that drives the thing and also installs some other goodies that are entirely optional. Things like the CD Player, Sound Recorder, Dial-up Networking for the internet, even some sound schemes and wallpaper! A dinky little calculator and even a handy ...
NKTP 03.03.2001
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Advantages: Easy to use Disadvantages: Some games fail
I'm using Microsoft Windows 95 now, an operating system launched in 1995 by Microsoft to replace the dated and old-fashioned Windows 3.1. It sold very fast, and most computers from before 1998 are now equipped with the revolutionary technology.
When your computer first switches on, you are met by an attractive, customisable 'desktop'. These is a bit like the 'roundabout' because there are many paths and other roads you can choose to take to do things ... ...on again, and wait for Microsoft ScanDisk, which takes a long time to check for problems or viruses.
One of the best things about MS Windows 95 is that it runs ScanDisk, which prevents your computer from crashing. You can also run ScanDisk in Windows, to check for any viruses. You can also run the 'Disk Defragmenter,' which moves all your theings on your hard drive together, making your computer faster.
You could try out Microsoft Office 2000, ...
danieletheridge 06.04.2001
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Operating system
License Type
Complete package, Media
License Qty
1 user
License Pricing
Standard, Academic, Not for resale, OEM
Media
3.5" floppy, CD-ROM, CD-ROM and 3.5" Floppy
Package Type
Retail
System requirements
Min Processor Type
Intel 486 or higher - 25 MHz, Intel 386 or higher
Min RAM Size
8 MB, 4 MB
Min Hard Drive Space
40 MB
Peripheral / Interface Devices
Mouse or compatible device
Manufacturer's product description
Windows 95 is the easiest way to a 32-bit desktop with a reduced set of hardware requirements, comprehensive compatibility, and easy installation. Windows 95 makes everything you do on a PC easier, faster, and more fun - whether you use your computer to manage your company or your money, or to reach the next level in business or in Doom. Windows 95 also lets you set up a network, configure hardware, or uninstall programs automatically. You'll appreciate Windows 95 features like easy Internet access, multitasking, and long file names. And no worries about incompatibility: Windows 95 not only fully supports the latest, fastest productivity applications and the most exciting games and multimedia programs, it runs most Windows 3.x and MS-DOS programs, too, protecting your current investment.
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