Sonic the Hedgehog, a blue, speed-driven character, has captured the hearts of gamers around the world since his debut in 1991. Developed by SEGA to compete with Nintendo's Mario, Sonic represented a fresh and bold direction for side-scrolling platformers, adding a layer of exhilarating speed that made the game stand out. SEGA aimed to create a mascot that embodied coolness and attitude, targeting a teenage audience, and Sonic perfectly encapsulated that vision.

Sonic the Hedgehog

Since a young age, I've always been captivated by computers and the endless possibilities they offer. From the old IBM and Macintosh, my journey through the world of operating systems has been both nostalgic and enlightening. In this article, I invite you to join me on a (biased) exploration from the first computers I used to the more recent ones. We'll delve into some unusual and often forgotten operating systems and their unique interfaces, celebrating their coolness and historical significance.

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Sonic the Hedgehog

An Unusual History of Operating Systems

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