Jun 23, 2025
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The MIDL compiler still has trouble with double greater-than signs, sadly
Many have tried.
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Jun 17, 2025
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Funding the Egghead store shopping spree took a little extra legwork
Just ask the boss.
Jun 10, 2025
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Application compatibility for Windows 95 crashed a cash register
Exceeding all reasonable maximums.
Jun 3, 2025
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The symbolism of the magnifying glass is not universal
Just making things bigger?
May 27, 2025
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What was origin of the code name Redpill for Windows 8 feature lockout?
Pretty obvious, actually.
May 7, 2025
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What were the MS-DOS programs that the moricons.dll icons were intended for?
Tallying them up.
May 6, 2025
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What were the MS-DOS programs that Windows used the progman.exe stock icons for?
Mostly generic-looking icons.
May 5, 2025
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What were the intended uses of those icons in moricons.dll?
Icons for old MS-DOS apps.
Apr 29, 2025
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Protecting Windows users from Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation
Granting an exception to a system policy.
Apr 28, 2025
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Why did Windows 7, for a few months, log on slower if you have a solid color background?
It's waiting for Godot and eventually gives up.