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a case study in how rushing innovation without stability (or security) can backfire. For some, it was their first foray into home movies & CD burning.

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June 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
worms & exploits:

CIH (Chernobyl), ILOVEYOU & Melissa all found a fertile playground.

A milestone that blended reliability with innovation (and some BSODs!). (2/2)

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May 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
modern computing era.

For many, it was their first plunge into the digital world, making computing personal, accessible and exciting.

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May 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
networking and internet use began to grow.

Still, it was the OS that made many, including me, fall in love with Windows.

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May 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
with multitasking.

From Word to Excel, Windows 2.0 nudged the world closer to GUI-driven productivity. (2/2)

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May 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
programs like Calc and Paint.

Though limited, Windows 1.0 set the foundation for a visual, more user-friendly approach to computers, being a first glimpse of a world beyond the command line. (2/2)

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May 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM