Why did Windows 95 setup use three operating systems? - The Old New Thing
Simplifying the problem to an earlier problem.
cross-posted from: https://feditown.com/post/830406
Why did Windows 95 setup use three operating systems?
also: floppy plus cd to install and it took FOREVER back then; but my rose tinted glass from my youth made it seem better until this article reminded me of the gritty details and how easy each step was to screw up.