Nostalgic Bill Gates Remembers Windows 95 Launch, 28 Years On: 'Some Memories Stick With You Forever'

On Thursday, Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, celebrated the 28th anniversary of Windows, sharing a nostalgic tribute on X (formerly Twitter), underscoring the enduring impact of the legacy operating system. 

What Happened: Gates took to X to commemorate a significant moment in tech history — Windows, the operating system that revolutionized how we interact with computers, turned 28 on Aug. 24.

The tech billionaire, who co-founded Microsoft in 1975, shared a GIF from Windows 1995 launch festivities to share a moment of jubilation, with him dancing alongside former company CEO Steve Ballmer. 

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For the unversed, Windows 95 was a game-changer. It introduced features that would become iconic staples in computing for decades. 

The “Start” menu, users gateway to all the software on their PC, debuted on the fateful day. It also simplified navigating the computer, setting a standard for user-friendly interfaces. 

The taskbar, allowing easy management of open windows, was another revolutionary addition. While the taskbar of 1995 lacked some of the features available today, its core concept endures.

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