The Story Behind That Weird Windows 1.0 Ad
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Remember that hilarious Windows 1.0 ad featuring Steve Ballmer? Well what if I told you that it wasn't actually an ad? But was instead created for the entertainment of Microsoft employees. Let's discover the real story behind this video in today's episode!
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