Experience 7 old operating systems right on the browser

If you want to experience Windows 95, Mac OS X Lion or Windows 3.1 then this article by make-up will give you. These operating systems can be run right in the browser without installing any tools or software.

1. Windows 95

Released in August 1995, Windows 95 is one of the most complete operating systems of the decade. It laid the foundations for the Windows operating system we see today. 

On Windows 95, the Start menu and Taskbar were introduced. Furthermore, Windows 95 was also the first Windows operating system to no longer depend on MS-DOS for accessing files and drives.

The Windows 95 emulator we send you is running Windows 95 OSR2. This version does not support USB and is only for Pentium chip. While running the emulator, you can use the controls in the upper right corner to switch to full screen mode. Besides, you can also enable / disable the mouse.

Since it is a web emulator, all your changes will not be saved.

Access Windows 95 here.

2. Classic Macintosh

In 1984, Apple released the first computer in the Macintosh line, later renamed the Mac. This was the first groundbreaking, widely-sold computer model with a graphical user interface.

The Macintosh runs System 7.0.1 with the first three Mac applications, MacPaint, MacDraw and Kid Pix. Because it requires less resources than the Windows 95 emulator, Classic Macintosh emulator will run faster.

Access Classic Macintosh here.

3. Macintosh Plus

Two years after releasing the first Macintosh, Apple went on to release the Macintosh Plus. This computer has 1MB of RAM (maximum support 4MB), 800KB floppy drive and supports 7 peripherals.

In 1986 there were quite a few applications and games so the Macintosh Plus emulator included games like Risk, Cannon Fodder and Shufflepuck.

Access Macintosh Plus here.

4. Windows 3.1

Windows 3.1 was released in April 1992 to replace the original Windows 3.0. 

Although the name is the same, Windows 3.1 is greatly improved. Most notably, Microsoft introduced the TrueType font for the first time, turning Windows into a word processor. 3 available fonts are Arial, Courier New and Times New Roman.

Other features added for the first time include drag and drop icons, mouse support in MS-DOS applications and the Program Manager application. Theoretically, Windows 3.1 supports up to 4GB of RAM but actually only gets 256MB.

Windows 3.1 was replaced by Windows 95 but was supported until 2008.

Access Windows 3.1 here.

5. PC DOS 5

In a time when Apple and Commodore were competing with each other with the Macintosh and Amiga lines, IBM quietly appeared. In 1981, IBM sold its first computer model.

In 1986, the PC XT 286 appeared as an upgrade to the first model of the computer. The XT 286 was also introduced with PC DOS 5. The XT 286 had 640 KB of RAM, a 20MB hard drive and a 6MHz processor.

By 1991, PC DOS 5 was released, marking one of the most important overhauls in the history of the DOS line. This is also the last DOS version in which Microsoft and IBM share all the code.

This DOS 5 PC emulator will bring you 3 classic games for you to experience including Wolfenstein 3D, Original Civilization and Monkey Island.

Access PC DOS 5 here.

6. Mac OS X 10.7

Mac OS X 10.7 - aka Mac OS X Lion - is the youngest operating system on this list. It was released by Apple in July 2011.

This operating system gives Apple users many first-time features such as AirDrop and Launcher app. OS X Lion was also the first operating system to come out with emoji fonts and FaceTime.

Besides, OS X Lion also killed some features nwh Front Row, iSync and QuickTime Streaming Server.

Due to being a relatively new operating system, the Mac OS X Lion emulator has limited features. You will only have access to the desktop, menus, and some basic system information. But at least it allows you to experience what the operating system looks like.

Access Mac OS X 10.7 here.

7. Windows 1.01

Released in November 1985, Windows 1.01 was the first widely publicized version of Bill Gates' operating system. Essentially, this operating system is the graphical user interface for MS-DOS. Windows 1.01 runs as an MS-DOS program.

Applications on this operating system include Calculator, Calendar, Clipboard Viewer, Clock, Notepad, Paint, Reversi, Cardfile, Terminal and Write. All of these applications are included in the emulator we present to you.

Inside Windows 1.01 there are also separate drivers for the video card, mouse, keyboard, printer, serial media, and apps.

Access Windows 1.01 here.

Kareem Winters

Update 06 January 2021