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{{Infobox bootleg |
{{Infobox bootleg |
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|screenshot = W31 Cougar Build 28 Desktop.png |
|screenshot = W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 Desktop.png |
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|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x|Windows 3. |
|original_os = [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x|Windows for Workgroups 3.11]] |
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|release_date = 2008 |
|release_date = '''Fake:''' March 20, 1993 December 16, 2008 |
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|creator = OBrasilo of Euro-Asian Beta Group |
|creator = OBrasilo of Euro-Asian Beta Group |
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|language = English |
|language = English |
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|archiveadd = September 18, 2024 |
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'''Microsoft Cougar Build 028''' is a bootleg [[:Category:Bootlegs based on Windows 3.x|Windows for Workgroups 3.11]] edition, which was created by OBrasilo (now known as Battler) of Euro-Asian Beta Group. It released on December 16, 2008, and was added to the archive on September 18, 2024. |
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== Description == |
== Description == |
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The bootleg is an infamous fake alpha build of Windows purported to have been in development sometime before the [https://betawiki.net/wiki/Windows_95 Chicago project]. In reality, it is simply a modified build of Windows for Workgroups 3.11. It modifies strings and graphics in the OS, but remains almost entirely stock. |
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== Changes from == |
== Changes from Windows for Workgroups 3.11 == |
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=== Minor changes === |
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* The setup OS text is changed to "Microsoft Cougar" and "Cougar". "The Setup program" line however, still says "Windows 3.1". |
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* The Control Panel now has a new item named "Window Metrics", which crashes and terminates the Control Panel if you try to run it. |
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* Dr. Watson now runs on startup and is accessible in the Desktop. |
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=== Changes in pre-desktop procedures === |
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* New boot screen |
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=== Look and feel === |
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* New default "Under Construction" wallpaper |
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== Software == |
== Software == |
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* Musicbox 2.0a |
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* WinBug |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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=== Remarks === |
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* This bootleg's claims of predating the Chicago project could very well be contradicted by the existence of the {{Link|url=https://betawiki.net/wiki/Windows_95_20_July_1992_build|name=Windows 95 20 July 1992 build}}. |
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=== Bootleg quirks === |
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* The WINDOWS directory is now called "COUGAR". |
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== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 PreSetup.png | Pre-setup |
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W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 Setup.png | Setup in the graphical phase |
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W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 Copying.png | Setup while it's copying files |
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W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 Boot.png | Boot screen |
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W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 Desktop.png | Empty desktop |
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W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 Read Me.png | Read Me |
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W31 Microsoft Cougar Build 28 Window Metrics Error.png | Error in Window Metrics |
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Latest revision as of 12:17, 21 September 2024
| Crusty Windows bootleg | |
 The desktop of Microsoft Cougar Build 028 | |
| Original OS | Windows for Workgroups 3.11 |
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| Release date | Fake: March 20, 1993 December 16, 2008 |
| Author | OBrasilo of Euro-Asian Beta Group |
| Language(s) | English |
| Architecture(s) | x86 (16-bit) |
| File size | 10.8 MiB |
| Download link | Microsoft Cougar.iso |
| Date added | September 18, 2024 |
| Live CD | No |
Microsoft Cougar Build 028 is a bootleg Windows for Workgroups 3.11 edition, which was created by OBrasilo (now known as Battler) of Euro-Asian Beta Group. It released on December 16, 2008, and was added to the archive on September 18, 2024.
Description
The bootleg is an infamous fake alpha build of Windows purported to have been in development sometime before the Chicago project. In reality, it is simply a modified build of Windows for Workgroups 3.11. It modifies strings and graphics in the OS, but remains almost entirely stock.
Changes from Windows for Workgroups 3.11
Minor changes
- The setup OS text is changed to "Microsoft Cougar" and "Cougar". "The Setup program" line however, still says "Windows 3.1".
- The Control Panel now has a new item named "Window Metrics", which crashes and terminates the Control Panel if you try to run it.
- Dr. Watson now runs on startup and is accessible in the Desktop.
Changes in pre-desktop procedures
- New boot screen
Look and feel
- New default "Under Construction" wallpaper
Software
- Musicbox 2.0a
- WinBug
Notes
Remarks
- This bootleg's claims of predating the Chicago project could very well be contradicted by the existence of the Windows 95 20 July 1992 build.
Bootleg quirks
- The WINDOWS directory is now called "COUGAR".
Gallery
 | Microsoft Cougar Build 028 may have low-quality images. needs to be in high resolution (1024x768) Please replace them with higher quality versions, as it would help us document this subject better with better images for them. |
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Pre-setup
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Setup in the graphical phase
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Setup while it's copying files
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Boot screen
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Empty desktop
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Read Me
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Error in Window Metrics
