Ever since I installed Windows XP, I've had a fondness for quirky software. One of the most memorable is Bonsai Buddy, the talking, emailing, and browsing assistant. Bonzi Buddy was a precursor to virtual assistants like Siri, Cortana, and Alexa. This monkey had the world at its fingertips. Today, we’re going to install Bonzi Buddy on Windows 11 and Windows XP to see what the experience is like. Is it malware? Is it safe? Let's find out. Installation and Setup The setup wizard is complete, and we’re ready to visit the product site. Sadly, the official site is no longer active, but this is a nostalgic homage to the great monkey. After accepting the license agreement, we can run Bonzi Buddy and bring back the glory of Windows XP. Upon launching, Bonsai Buddy introduces itself: "Hello there! I don't believe we've been properly introduced. I'm Bonsai Buddy. What is your name?" I responded, "My name is Leo." Bonsai Buddy continued, "N
Ever since I installed Windows XP, I've had a fondness for quirky software. One of the most memorable is Bonsai Buddy, the talking, emailing, and browsing assistant. Bonzi Buddy was a precursor to virtual assistants like Siri, Cortana, and Alexa. This monkey had the world at its fingertips. Today, we’re going to install Bonzi Buddy on Windows 11 and Windows XP to see what the experience is like. Is it malware? Is it safe? Let's find out. Installation and Setup The setup wizard is complete, and we’re ready to visit the product site. Sadly, the official site is no longer active, but this is a nostalgic homage to the great monkey. After accepting the license agreement, we can run Bonzi Buddy and bring back the glory of Windows XP. Upon launching, Bonsai Buddy introduces itself: "Hello there! I don't believe we've been properly introduced. I'm Bonsai Buddy. What is your name?" I responded, "My name is Leo." Bonsai Buddy continued, "N
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