TIL Microsoft reportedly paid $8–14 million to use The Rolling Stones’ "Start Me Up" in Windows 95 ads which was a perfect match for the brand new Start button.

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TIL Microsoft reportedly paid $8–14 million to use The Rolling Stones’ "Start Me Up" in Windows 95 ads which was a perfect match for the brand new Start button.

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