CNET’s initial impression was that Windows 95 would have a major impact, thanks to features like long file names, the taskbar and the Recycle Bin. Explore this vintage review.<\/p>\n
0:00 The Windows 95 Hype and Cultural Phenomenon
\n0:45 Initial Skepticism and the Mac User Perspective
\n0:59 CNET Reality Check: Expert Panel Introduction
\n1:33 Hardware Requirements: 386\/486 vs. Pentium Reality
\n2:05 Hard Drive Space Demands
\n2:18 Plug and Play: “Plug and Pray” vs. Reality
\n2:52 The Windows 95 vs. Mac Debate
\n3:33 The New Interface: Goodbye Program\/File Manager, Hello Explorer
\n4:04 Understanding the Taskbar and “My Computer”<\/p>\n
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