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Microsoft Volume II

Acquired

CHAPTER

The Rise of Windows 95 and the Internet Revolution

This chapter explores the launch of Windows 95 in 1995, its impact on introducing many consumers to the internet, and Microsoft's strategic moves in the online services arena. It delves into the evolution of online services before the widespread adoption of the internet and the belief in a networked consumer culture. The narrative also covers pivotal moments at Microsoft, industry shifts, and the founding of Netscape.

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