Why Is the First Drive on a Computer Called C and Not A?

Some things we don't think much about; we just accept them. But have you ever wondered why the hard drive on a Windows system ...
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5 Windows myths that are hurting your PC

The reality is that Windows does a good enough job at handling driver updates. Manufacturers submit the latest versions to ...
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How to get MS-DOS up and running on Windows or macOS

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Before Windows, there was MS-DOS—that’s the Microsoft Disk ...
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Microsoft Windows hits 40 years old: A visual walk down memory lane

On November 20th, 1985, a then not-so-big company called Microsoft announced that Windows was commercially available. Read the full story of the Microsoft operating system below. Windows 1 to 11: The ...
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Microsoft and IBM Release MS-DOS 4.0’s Source Code under the MIT License

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...
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Did you know? Windows 95 used three different operating systems during setup

Retro Potato: Longtime Microsoft software engineer Raymond Chen recently responded to an intriguing retro-tech question posed by a game developer on X. The developer inquired about the three distinct ...