Windows 95 installed on a desktop computer was introduced to teenagers in a new video in which they reacted to the old-school Microsoft operating system. It was launched in an era before laptops, smartphones, and Wi-Fi connectivity. This is the latest video in the Teens React to Technology series produced by The Fine Brothers.
Teens were already surprised by how long the desktop took to boot up and connect to the Internet.
Benny Fine explained that Win95 was featured because the OS celebrated its 20th anniversary last year. He pointed out that the teenagers were not alive in 1995 and the whole process made the 34-year-old man feel old.
The episode features the 17-year-old teen actor Karen Brar. He stars in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movie series and two Disney Channel TV series, according to CNET. After Brar turns on the vintage computer he notes that everything looks old and boring.
In fact, one teen thinks that the machine was the first computer ever manufactured although it is pointed out that was the room-size Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer (ENIAC). Others complain about the boot-up time and do not know what a modem is.
19-year-old Morgan observes that it is frightening how important Wi-Fi is now. Today it seems to be a big problem when Wi-Fi is not available at a place.
However, while the youngsters were surprised about the old computer tech they still appreciated the old devices that helped develop today's technology. 18-year-old Ethan said that people should know more than modern technology.
Fine explained that when the teens tested Windows 95 it started some interesting talks about how tech has changed over the years. For example, one teenager explained that the old-school tech is not theirs since it is two decades old.
In other news about old Windows versions, Archive.org has preserved classic Windows 3.1 apps and games, according to Cult of Android. They run inside a web browser using DOS Box so there is no need to install software.
Many classic games are available. They include SkiFree, Wheel of Fortune, and Pinball Machine. There is also a Windows 95 teaser that Microsoft gave to Windows users on floppy disk to get them to upgrade.