Tag: Windows
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Microsoft’s Push for Arm Compatibility: A Mixed Success
Understanding Microsoft’s Arm Compatibility Claims In a recent blog post aimed at developers, Microsoft confidently declared that native Arm versions of applications are available for programs covering 90% of overall usage time. This announcement highlights a significant milestone for a platform that has historically lagged behind traditional x86 and x64 solutions. However, it’s important to…
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The Worst Windows Bug: A Pinball Game Mishap
The Legacy of Windows Pinball In the landscape of software development, bugs are often an inevitable part of the process, but some become infamous. One such case involves former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer, who recently shared the story of the worst bug he ever shipped—an error found in the beloved Windows Pinball game. Who is…
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The Worst Windows Bug: A Pinball Admission by Dave Plummer
The Pinball Bug: A Surprising Confession In the tech world, few confessions are as surprising as the one made by former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer. Known for his work on iconic components like Task Manager, Plummer recently admitted that the worst bug he ever shipped was tied to a seemingly innocent game: Pinball. This revelation…
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The Worst Windows Bug: A Pinball Confession
The Confession of a Microsoft Veteran In the world of software engineering, every developer knows that bugs can often lead to unexpected consequences. However, when a veteran engineer from Microsoft reveals their biggest blunder, it piques the interest of tech enthusiasts everywhere. Dave Plummer, a former Microsoft engineer renowned for his work on Windows components…