File:The Microsoft Sound (Windows 95).wav

The_Microsoft_Sound_(Windows_95).wav (WAV audio file, length 6.1 s, 176 kbps overall, file size: 133 KB)

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Media data and Non-free use rationale
Description The startup sound for Windows 95
Author or
copyright owner
Brian Eno
Source (WP:NFCC#4) https://winsounds.com/windows-95-sounds/
Date of publication c. 1994
Use in article (WP:NFCC#7) Windows 95
Purpose of use in article (WP:NFCC#8) To show the notability and complexity of the sound that was used in the operating system.
Not replaceable with
free media because
(WP:NFCC#1)
The software or website from which the screenshot is taken is copyrighted and not released under a free license, so creation of a free image is not possible.
Not replaceable with
textual coverage because
(WP:NFCC#1)
The notes, along with the sound itself, are trademarked and copyrighted.
Minimal use (WP:NFCC#3) To comply with Wikipedia copyright guidelines and U.S. copyright law
Respect for
commercial opportunities
(WP:NFCC#2)
The use of a low resolution screenshot from software or a website will not impact the commercial viability of the software or site.
Other information The audio is full in 6 seconds, matching its length limit in Wikipedia guidelines. Info about the sound is also intact in this file.
Fair useFair use of copyrighted material in the context of Windows 95//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Microsoft_Sound_(Windows_95).wavtrue
Media data and Non-free use rationale
Description The startup sound for Windows 95
Author or
copyright owner
Brian Eno
Source (WP:NFCC#4) https://winsounds.com/windows-95-sounds/
Date of publication c. 1994
Use in article (WP:NFCC#7) Brian Eno
Purpose of use in article (WP:NFCC#8) To show the notability and complexity of the sound that was used in the operating system.
Not replaceable with
free media because
(WP:NFCC#1)
The software or website from which the screenshot is taken is copyrighted and not released under a free license, so creation of a free image is not possible.
Not replaceable with
textual coverage because
(WP:NFCC#1)
The notes, along with the sound itself, are trademarked and copyrighted.
Minimal use (WP:NFCC#3) To comply with Wikipedia copyright guidelines and U.S. copyright law
Respect for
commercial opportunities
(WP:NFCC#2)
The use of a low resolution screenshot from software or a website will not impact the commercial viability of the software or site.
Other information The audio is full in 6 seconds, matching its length limit in Wikipedia guidelines. Info about the sound is also intact in this file.
Fair useFair use of copyrighted material in the context of Brian Eno//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Microsoft_Sound_(Windows_95).wavtrue

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MP3 106 kbps Completed 07:02, 21 August 2024 1.0 s
Ogg Vorbis 62 kbps Completed 07:02, 21 August 2024 1.0 s