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Re:“Kids who grew up on smartphones do not know how to do an... by dunnevens on Thursday October 07, 2021 @02:00PM (#28789944)
Determining the sweet spot is a fun thought. I'd argue for the Windows 7 era. General purpose computing is still the norm. The web & apps have almost as many services as now, but with less bloat and less tracking. There's social media but it's not completely dominant. Linux for desktop is beginning to be in good shape. Smartphones are available for those who want them but they're not dominant yet either.

That's my personal one. I'm sure it'll be different for everyone else.

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Re:“Kids who grew up on smartphones do not know how to do an... by MarcScott on Thursday October 07, 2021 @02:32PM (#28790370)
Windows 7 was the first time I installed a Windows OS and didn't have to custom install a bunch of drivers, it was all just done for me.

I doubt most people, with the exception of builders of custom rigs, even know that a driver is a thing.

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