Windows 95 Windows 95 may very well be the most talked about software release in history. With more people than ever using personal computers, and given Microsoft's dominance in this still growing market, Mr. Gates' newest offering has caused quite a stir. As with any new product in this ultra-competitive industry, Windows 95 has come under intense scrutiny. Advocates of the new operating system applaud its new features and usability, while its opponents talk about the similarities to Apple's operating system. As I have never used an Apple computer, I can't address this point, but I will attempt to outline some of the more interesting "new" features of Windows 95. Arguably the mos