A beige IBM Aptiva 2153-E2U desktop computer from 1998 is set up on a desk, paired with a matching IBM CRT monitor. The computer tower features a horizontal CD drive at the top, a floppy disk drive, and a power button, along with an original IBM Aptiva sticker near the bottom detailing the model and specs. The adjacent CRT monitor displays the Windows 98 Second Edition desktop, with the System Properties window open. It shows that the system is registered to “Richie” under the humorous business name “Uh… no?”, and lists the manufacturer as IBM Corporation. The hardware specs confirm it’s running on an AMD K6-2 processor at 333MHz with 192MB of RAM, and an ATI Rage 128 graphics card. The desktop background features a repeating red geometric tile pattern. Numerous era-appropriate desktop icons are visible, including games and software such as Midtown Madness, Driver, Test Drive Off-Road 2, Need for Speed: High Stakes, Zuma Deluxe, Stronghold, SimCity 2000, SimCity 3000, SimCity Urban Renewal Kit, Rally Championship, Zoo Tycoon, 3D Ultra Pinball 3, and educational software like Type to Learn 3 and The Canadian Encyclopedia. Also on the desktop is a shortcut to Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0. The monitor is resting on a beige desk, in front of pink fibreglass insulation and unfinished walls typical of an unfinished basement workspace. A black and grey keyboardl, peeks in from the right edge of the image. Overall, the scene captures a fully functional vintage late-90s IBM PC setup, complete with authentic software and personalized touches.

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