
Windows 95 Startup Chime Immortalized in the Library of Congress
The iconic startup chime from Microsoft’s 1995 operating system has been selected for preservation by the National Recording Registry and will be archived at the Library of Congress. This move acknowledges the profound impact this audio clip had on generations of computer users worldwide.
The Windows 95 startup chime, as it is officially known, was created by renowned composer Brian Eno under Microsoft’s guidance. The innovative piece consists of 83 soundbites that have become an integral part of many people’s nostalgic experiences with computing.
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