Unopened First Edition Windows 95 Copy Surfaces After 29 Years

A Piece of History: Original Windows 95 Copy Remains Unopened Former Microsoft manager Brad Silverberg recently showed off a true collector's item: an unopened first edition copy of Windows 95. Silverberg, who worked at Microsoft in the 1990s and was directly involved in the OS's development, calls this pristine copy a "priceless souvenir" that he's carefully preserved all these years. August 24th, 2024 will mark the 29th anniversary of Windows 95's release. The original OS came packaged on a set of 13 floppy disks – the very same format Silverberg's unopened copy comes in. And what makes this even more remarkable is that it's not just any original copy; it's the very first one off the production line, increasing its value significantly. The Legacy of Windows 95 Windows 95 was a monumental success for Microsoft. Users embraced its new interface, multitasking capabilities, the introduction of the Start Menu, and the taskbar. It's fascinating to …