Up for sale is an incredibly rare piece of internet and retrocomputing history: a complete, authentic two-disk set of America Online (AOL) PC Version 1.0 for MS-DOS.Unlike the millions of ubiquitous promotional CD-ROMs and later version floppy disks distributed in the mid-to-late 1990s, true Version 1.0 sets from the early 1990s are exceptionally scarce. This specific set was distributed before AOL became a household name, making it a highly sought-after holy grail for digital preservationists, museum displays, and vintage tech collectors.What is included:
Install Disk #1: The primary bootable setup disk (Instructions on label: Type a:install to boot).
Install Disk #2: Supplementary files containing QExtract (AOL's early file decompression utility) and the client files for RabbitJack's Casino Blackjack—one of AOL's earliest graphical online multiplayer games ported over from Quantum Link.Condition Details:Both 3.5" Double-Sided High-Density floppy disks are in excellent physical and cosmetic condition.The original labels are crisp, completely legible, and free of heavy peeling, ink bleeding, or major staining.The metal shutters slide freely and snap back into place properly.Testing & Functionality: Due to the age of magnetic media and not having a vintage PC setup on hand, this set is strictly untested and sold as-is. It is intended for historical tech collections, archival research, or nostalgic display purposes.Shipping & Handling:To preserve their condition, these disks will be packed with extra care. They will be sandwiched securely between thick protective cardboard layers to prevent bending and shipped in a padded bubble mailer with full tracking.Don't miss the chance to add this rare, early piece of the Information Superhighway to your vintage tech collection! Feel free to reach out with any questions.