Wasn’t it Windows 95 that had the massive amount of hype & advertising?
CriticalPixel
Never did this for visa
R-Dragon_Thunderzord
I remember the Portal 2 launch. I had prepurchased it on Steam and had it preinstalled. My brother insisted on the antiquity of having a hard copy. So we went to Gamestop while he waited in line outside, finally got ushered through the store to purchase his glorified steam key, we drove home, and eventually and I was already a couple hours into the game by the time he was loaded up.
We wouldn’t go this crazy for a physical release of software again because physical releases of software are obsolete as shit. Unless you’re locked into some console, that is.
analyticwitch
aww those were the good old days. people running to get a copy of the newest windows.
Nyoka_ya_Mpembe
Why they are against running, it’s healthy, r/running would approve.
Friendly_Day5657
all the employees 😂😅🤣
Sirico
Average arch users every time they manage to boot to login
Koltaia30
These days:
Microsoft: “Would you please kindly update to windows 11 for free”
People: “Fuck you”
AttorneyIcy6723
98 was fire, probably the last OS I didn’t just take for granted. Until SteamOS that is.
Traditional-Storm-62
actually people did go kinda crazy for Graphene (before its creators got buried in drama) and Nothing is basically #1 selling point of their phones
on PC meanwhile you only have linux ppl hyped for linux stuff like whatever Valve is up to nowadays
garth54
Only thing I can think of when thinking about Win98 launch, was the OS BSOD on Gates during the presentation.
alanbdee
I think windows 98 was the last OS that I moved to as quickly as I could. I even used a preview version before release. Since then, I’ve always waited for the new OS to “mature” a bit before switching.
faberkyx
I didn’t think anyone would go to a shop to buy Windows
Volkmek
Every release after 98 has seen more bloat and the user losing more of the access they to the OS than they had with the previous systems.
The moment XP launched there were systems in your computer that hackers had more access to than users. 98 was the last OS they released before they started trying to nanny state their users.
seraphim_9
I still have my install discs for Windows 2000 Pro, ME, XP, and 7 Home Premium.
mostlynocomplaints
Unless it’s Fedora 43!
FamousFrank
has OS innovation just gone on autopilot?
HipstCapitalist
Jokes on you, I’m still excited every 6 months when a new version of Fedora comes out! Debian is also always big news
pkuba208_
That’s how it is unfortunately nowadays with every new Pokemon card release XD
linkheroz
Absolutely no, I’m still on Windows 10 and will be until the last day
arqe_
Back then it was “No running” for events like these.
Now, it is all about if National Guards will be enough at black friday.
VenomShock1
Standing in a line for an OS is something unfathomable today.
StefanFrost
Speak for yourself.
If SteamOS ever has a fully functional pc version that can fully replace Windows then I’ll definitely go crazy for it.
Nalga-Derecha
This is the most polite crowd ive ever seen in a while
Mast3r_waf1z
Idk, I get fairly hyped when a new release of NixOS is out
TheMatt561
What the hell were we so excited about
repkins
OS back then was something – novel
empathetical
Back when a new os actually was good. Now they are usually more bloated and run worse
thedreaming2017
Technology went mainstream. In the past it was the sole domain of the nerd, the geek, and the hacker. Now everyone has a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet, a gaming pc, and a gaming console or a handheld. It all dumbed down by the corporations to make it more accessible, but then they got greedy. Now, even the most simplest app wants a subscription from you.
mrtj818
I won’t lie, if valve released left 4 Dead 3 physical release only, I would camp outside for that title just like this video lol
TheYoungLung
Take me back PLEASE
under_an_overpass
Dorks
NUDH
Why go crazy now when the OS has downgraded 87 versions?
I’ll see myself out.
Vangelys
“Fat32 gang mofos!”
alvaro-elite
Windows users in 2025 when New OS version is released.
Not for an OS , but people are definitely still just as crazy and will still do the same thing even for something stupid as Pokémon cards , or those dumb pink Stanley cups ..🤣😂🤷🏻♂️
TheHancock
And then they would mail you access to the internet. Lol
slowdr
I still remember Windows XP man, how much better it looked compared to 98.
fthisappreddit
Just like the world of Warcraft post I comment on a second ago notice there not fist fighting for the boxes even there running is relatively calm and there’s not an asshole buying half of them to resell for three times the price. man all these old sales videos of people politely rushing to get stuff really makes you nostalgic for a time when people weren’t so violent or chaotic.
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Dude says fat32 like he’s representing.
Wasn’t it Windows 95 that had the massive amount of hype & advertising?
Never did this for visa
I remember the Portal 2 launch. I had prepurchased it on Steam and had it preinstalled. My brother insisted on the antiquity of having a hard copy. So we went to Gamestop while he waited in line outside, finally got ushered through the store to purchase his glorified steam key, we drove home, and eventually and I was already a couple hours into the game by the time he was loaded up.
We wouldn’t go this crazy for a physical release of software again because physical releases of software are obsolete as shit. Unless you’re locked into some console, that is.
aww those were the good old days. people running to get a copy of the newest windows.
Why they are against running, it’s healthy, r/running would approve.
all the employees 😂😅🤣
Average arch users every time they manage to boot to login
These days:
Microsoft: “Would you please kindly update to windows 11 for free”
People: “Fuck you”
98 was fire, probably the last OS I didn’t just take for granted. Until SteamOS that is.
actually people did go kinda crazy for Graphene (before its creators got buried in drama) and Nothing is basically #1 selling point of their phones
on PC meanwhile you only have linux ppl hyped for linux stuff like whatever Valve is up to nowadays
Only thing I can think of when thinking about Win98 launch, was the OS BSOD on Gates during the presentation.
I think windows 98 was the last OS that I moved to as quickly as I could. I even used a preview version before release. Since then, I’ve always waited for the new OS to “mature” a bit before switching.
I didn’t think anyone would go to a shop to buy Windows
Every release after 98 has seen more bloat and the user losing more of the access they to the OS than they had with the previous systems.
The moment XP launched there were systems in your computer that hackers had more access to than users. 98 was the last OS they released before they started trying to nanny state their users.
I still have my install discs for Windows 2000 Pro, ME, XP, and 7 Home Premium.
Unless it’s Fedora 43!
has OS innovation just gone on autopilot?
Jokes on you, I’m still excited every 6 months when a new version of Fedora comes out! Debian is also always big news
That’s how it is unfortunately nowadays with every new Pokemon card release XD
Absolutely no, I’m still on Windows 10 and will be until the last day
Back then it was “No running” for events like these.
Now, it is all about if National Guards will be enough at black friday.
Standing in a line for an OS is something unfathomable today.
Speak for yourself.
If SteamOS ever has a fully functional pc version that can fully replace Windows then I’ll definitely go crazy for it.
This is the most polite crowd ive ever seen in a while
Idk, I get fairly hyped when a new release of NixOS is out
What the hell were we so excited about
OS back then was something – novel
Back when a new os actually was good. Now they are usually more bloated and run worse
Technology went mainstream. In the past it was the sole domain of the nerd, the geek, and the hacker. Now everyone has a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet, a gaming pc, and a gaming console or a handheld. It all dumbed down by the corporations to make it more accessible, but then they got greedy. Now, even the most simplest app wants a subscription from you.
I won’t lie, if valve released left 4 Dead 3 physical release only, I would camp outside for that title just like this video lol
Take me back PLEASE
Dorks
Why go crazy now when the OS has downgraded 87 versions?
I’ll see myself out.
“Fat32 gang mofos!”
Windows users in 2025 when New OS version is released.
https://preview.redd.it/ygccfadxa9cf1.png?width=498&format=png&auto=webp&s=3ee61e7b4c940d28542f289bdebf598404ed7774
Not for an OS , but people are definitely still just as crazy and will still do the same thing even for something stupid as Pokémon cards , or those dumb pink Stanley cups ..🤣😂🤷🏻♂️
And then they would mail you access to the internet. Lol
I still remember Windows XP man, how much better it looked compared to 98.
Just like the world of Warcraft post I comment on a second ago notice there not fist fighting for the boxes even there running is relatively calm and there’s not an asshole buying half of them to resell for three times the price. man all these old sales videos of people politely rushing to get stuff really makes you nostalgic for a time when people weren’t so violent or chaotic.