How did Windows 95 get permission to put the Weezer video 'Buddy Holly' on the CD?
Summary
The post explains how Microsoft obtained permissions to include Weezer's Buddy Holly video on the Windows 95 CD, detailing music rights negotiation with Weezer's publisher and video rights requiring involvement from actors associated with Happy Days. It uses anecdotes about the rights clearance process, including trying to reach actors or their agents, to illustrate the complexities of multimedia licensing. The piece serves as an entertaining peek into historical software distribution practices and IP management.