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Windows 386 Promo Video (last half)

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Beginner. No background in the topic needed.

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A promotional video from Microsoft showcasing the features and multitasking capabilities of Windows 386.

The original video is about 12 minutes long, I've cut out the first 5 minutes to make it a little less painful

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What people say. Recommended as a classic and highly ridiculous example of early Microsoft marketing.

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On “Source Fource: the most ridiculous MS marketing I have ever seen”

That's nowhere near the most ridiculous MS Marketing. Have you even seen the Windows 386 promo spot? link to this video (warnings: youtube, 7 mins long)
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