After 30 Years, We Finally Know Why Windows 95's Installer Juggled Three Operating Systems

19-11-24 15:05	Slashdot
After 30 Years, We Finally Know Why Windows 95's Installer Juggled Three Operating Systems In a technical blog post, Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen has explained why Windows 95's installation process required users to pass through three different operating systems -- MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, and Windows 95. The design choice stemmed from the need to support upgrades from multiple starting points while maintaining a graphical user interface throughout the process. Rather than creating separate installers for MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, and Windows 95 users, developers opted for a unified approa... Read the full article on Slashdot »
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