In mid 95 I got a 'tech' job, and part of what I had to do was load up new laptops with 'stuff' - update OS, install our custom software, check modems, etc. We

In mid 95 I got a 'tech' job, and part of what I had to do was load up new laptops with 'stuff' - update OS, install our custom software, check modems, etc. We'd get a contract for custom development, and part of that contract was the hardware install/support part, so depending on the project we'd get a shipment of 20,30 or sometimes up to 100 laptops that I'd have to manually update. The win 95 launch was just... insane. I was in a band at the time, and you'd get to the bar/club beforehand, and chit chat. When they found out I "did computers", I'd inevitably get asked by random strangers "should I get windows 95?!" Just... so much mania. I mentioned the laptop story above because as part of the deliverable, we'd ship out a 'full laptop package' - the laptop, in a carrier bag, with any extra 'stuff' - usually an extra mouse, mouse pad, etc. Often people would want power strips for their laptop folks (sales guys on the road, mostly). I distinctly remember early 96 getting a shipment of power strips that had a big "works with Windows 95!" gold rosette stamped on each box. It's not 'controlled' by windows 95 - there was no iot-level connectedness. It just 'worked' with Windows 95. Because... people bought anything with "works with windows 95" on it. Truly crazy times.