I agree with your overall point, but I think your memory might be tricking you a bit. Mostly because the improvements have been gradual, and you've come to assu

I agree with your overall point, but I think your memory might be tricking you a bit. Mostly because the improvements have been gradual, and you've come to assume them. Your subjective impression of speed probably hasn't changed, but I bet if you dig out your '97 Pentium and fire up Windows 95, you'll be surprised at how it compares to your memories of using it.