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Ready…Set…Start Your Containers

CIO Business Intelligence

Many developers faced difficulties porting applications developed for a particular computing environment decades ago. Consequently, operating system distributions and underlying infrastructure configurations are abstracted from application programs, allowing them to run correctly and identically regardless of the environment.

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A new era for Windows: Can Microsoft’s longtime engine power another tech revolution?

GeekWire

A lot has changed since Windows debuted in 1985 as a graphical operating environment which runs on the Microsoft MS-DOS operating system. The center of gravity in software development has shifted to smartphones, the cloud, and the web. as one of many milestones for Microsoft in the prior year. We changed the world.

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Microsoft had a secret Windows XP theme that made it look like a Mac

The Verge

Microsoft created a secret Windows XP theme that made the operating system look more like a Mac. A recent Windows XP source code leak has revealed Microsoft’s early work on the operating system and some unreleased themes the company created during its early XP development back in 2000.

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Xbox and Windows NT 3.5 source code leaks online

The Verge

The Xbox source code includes the kernel for the operating system on the original console, a custom version of Windows 2000. Microsoft developed the first Xbox with x86 hardware in mind, but the Xbox kernel was based on a custom and stripped down version of Windows 2000 with DirectX 8 support. Original Xbox Dashboard.

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Huawei’s 20-year journey in Malaysia

CIO Business Intelligence

Huawei’s foray into the country began in 2001. Since then, the company has deployed 3G and 4G networks throughout the nation, provided training to develop ICT skills across various industries, and worked closely with various stakeholders to advance Malaysia’s digital economy. Investing in Digital Talent Development .

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Windows turns 35: a visual history

The Verge

Microsoft had already created its low-cost PC DOS operating system for IBM PCs, and was firmly positioned as a software company. PC manufacturers flocked to Windows, and the operating system attracted support from important software companies. Windows XP (2001). With Windows 1.0, Where it all began: Windows 1.0

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Microsoft Xbox legend J Allard gets back in the game, joining Intellivision for new console launch

GeekWire

The 2001 release of the Xbox ushered Microsoft into the video game console space and now Allard will try again with Amico. ” The Intellivision Amico video game console.

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