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Re:Microsoft is testing ads in the Windows 11 File Explorer by Nextgrid on Monday March 14, 2022 @06:16PM (#30679158)
I love Windows Aero. The "flat" bullshit that came after it is complete garbage.
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Re:Microsoft is testing ads in the Windows 11 File Explorer by fatih-erikli on Tuesday March 15, 2022 @04:43AM (#30682983)
Yes! Even though I prefer "flat" instead skeuomorphism, which imposes real materials (wooden, notebook, etc) in a 2d surface (a display), I think. Glowing-glass looks much more realistic and complete.
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Re:Microsoft is testing ads in the Windows 11 File Explorer by MathMonkeyMan on Tuesday March 15, 2022 @04:40AM (#30682967)
Metro? I liked the "lots of floating rectangles" aesthetic, and the bright colors.

The mistake was in the strategy: "Let's combine touch interfaces with desktop interfaces. Tablets are the next computing revolution." Oops.

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