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Windows XP Has Arrived

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the oh-yeah-remember-that dept.

ruszka writes "CNN has a good article on the release of Windows XP in London and NYC.. The BBC has their own article." I find it amusing that I didn't really even notice until I saw this submission. I know this affects a fair number of users but for the life of me I just don't know why ;)

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  1. No more blue screen of death? by opusbuddy · · Score: 5, Funny
    I dunnaknow. I've kind of gotten used to the blue screen of death. Tells me when it's time to go to the bathroom.

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    1. Re:No more blue screen of death? by swordboy · · Score: 5, Funny

      No more BSOD?

      Does XP come with some sort of a utility to chage the color of the screen of death?

      I could go for a nice mauve or perhaps a pale green (easy on the eyes).

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  2. Re:why it affects us by micromoog · · Score: 4, Funny
    ...many people who work it IT have to come in to contact with windows...

    Except for those who work in the server room. Sunlight messes up the air-conditioning.

  3. Re:why it affects us by well_jung · · Score: 3, Funny

    We have a glass wall in our Server Room. All those purty lights impress the VC's.

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  4. Re:What does XP stand for? Emoticon. by TeknoHog · · Score: 5, Funny
    Users' impressions of different operating systems, expressed as emoticons:

    Linux: :)
    Windows: XP

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  5. Re:the real meaning of XP by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    It's a smiley. Pronounced "Windows Bleh".

  6. Unlocks the full power by kindbud · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...it unlocks the full power of the PC and enables them to enjoy the best of what the digital world has to offer.

    Didn't they say the same thing about Win9x?

    When will my PC's potential be fully unlocked?

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