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> XP was likely the first memorable intro to windows for many developers in the home context. (emphasis mine) IIRC, there were two separate lineages of Window
by cesarb 3y ago
> XP was likely the first memorable intro to windows for many developers in the home context.
(emphasis mine)
IIRC, there were two separate lineages of Windows. There was the "home" lineage which went 3.1, 95, 98, ME, XP, and the "business" lineage which went NT 3.1, NT 4, 2000, XP; for those using Windows in the home context, it's likely they jumped from 9x to XP (possibly with a stop at ME in between, but IIRC Windows ME was somewhat disliked).
- dagmx 3y agoExactly. You posted coincidentally just as I edited my post to add that distinction as well, because I saw other comments missing that path distinction. (Just in case anyone later thinks you’re just reiterating my comment) Most people under 45 wouldn’t have experienced 2000 for that reason.