Windows 11 launched last week, and since my career as an external analyst started at the same time Windows 95 did, I feel deeply connected to this platform.
In 1995, Microsoft spent a mint on demand generation for the platform but didn’t spend enough on support and realized too late how vital drivers and hardware compatibility would be. Pre-launch Windows 95 was one of the most powerful efforts I’ve ever seen; it was a disaster post-launch.
Microsoft has learned a great deal and changed its personality and focus since Windows 95 debuted, and Windows 11 showcases those changes.
