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1996 Common Windows Computer Programs and Specs

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Last response: in Windows 95/98/ME
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August 19, 2013 4:53:50 PM

So I am trying to restore an old COMPAQ Presario machine, I have no QuickRestore disk or anything of that sort (besides a Windows 95 OSR2 CD-ROM) so I am wondering, what were the most popular programs (not games) in mid-1996? Thanks! :) 

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August 19, 2013 4:59:28 PM

Well, I remember Office 1997, we had Winzip, and we had the virtual Museum? Can't recall the name. But it was a great success.
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August 19, 2013 5:02:54 PM

Office 95 was just gaining acceptance.
FoxPro or Oracle for a database.
Java 1.0
Netscape Navigator 2.0
QuatroPro
Duke Nukem 3D
Quake I

Other here - http://pctimeline.info/comp1996.htm
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August 19, 2013 8:51:24 PM

I saw a scan from a Best Buy ad from like 1997 a while back, and man I couldn't believe some of the PC prices. Like $299 for a 20GB (!) hard drive. And a 14" CRT monitor was a mere $499. :lol: 
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