Re:Winpopup (2001)
by jsiepkes on Thursday June 27, 2024 @09:16AM
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Don't get too sentimental. Windows 98 didn't really have any real memory protection. Meaning every process could modify all kinds of memory they shouldn't (kernel, other proceses, etc.). Hence kernel panics (aka "blue screens") were quite common. They usually happend multiple times a week. Auto-save also wasn't really a thing. I still have a "CTRL - S" reflex whenever I have some form of editor open.
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I think they're right about the interface itself, and agree with you wholeheartedly about the technical problems of the time. NT was a massive leap forward and it amazes me how long it existed before Microsoft could merge the consumer and business spaces in XP.
That said, something to be said for truly feeling in control of your own computer and not worrying at all about what it's doing behind your back (or what might change without you knowing in the next update!)
They were referring to the simplicity of the GUI. Not the OS architecture.
Windows NT 4 had memory protection and this GUI, if that helps frame it in your mind.
Re:Winpopup (2001)
by xanderlewis on Thursday June 27, 2024 @09:44AM
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But… skeuomorphism and crispy lines of pixels! And cute sound effects.
You could use it with only a local account though.
Re:Winpopup (2001)
by theandrewbailey on Thursday June 27, 2024 @11:14AM
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Oh no! What will I do without my cloud account, telemetry, and ads?
General purpose computing, you miscreant!