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The bootleg is an infamous fake alpha build of Windows purported to have been in development sometime before Chicago. 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. |
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 Windows for Workgroups 3.11 == |
== Changes from Windows for Workgroups 3.11 == |
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Revision as of 00:30, 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 | 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".
Changes in pre-desktop procedures
- New boot screen
Look and feel
- New default "Under Construction" wallpaper
Software
Notes
Bootleg quirks
- The WINDOWS directory is now called "COUGAR".
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