Microsoft Is Updating the Windows Console Colors For the First Time In 20 Years (theverge.com)

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Microsoft is giving its Windows Console (Command Prompt) a color overhaul. Windows 10 testers will be able to try out the new color scheme in a new build (16257) that will available later today. Windows Console's legacy blue is getting a subtle change to make it more legible on modern high-contrast displays, alongside color changes to the entire scheme. Windows 10 testers will only see the new colors if they clean install build 16257, and if you upgrade you'll keep the legacy colors to ensure any custom color settings are not replaced. Microsoft is planning to release a tool soon that will allow Windows 10 testers to apply the new color scheme and a selection of alternatives. Developers, you can thank Microsoft summer intern Craig Loewen for the overhaul.

Comments

Re:Wow, just wow

[rogoshen1]

Do you have *any* idea how much telemetry they need to go through? Every click, every window, every interaction -- everything!

Once Team Windows gets that telemetry data back from the NSA, they still need to sift through it, and then look for ways to improve the OS.

But once they start getting caught up, you'll see more game changing improvements out of Redmond.

Re:It's blue?!

[TWX]

Don't talk about Fight Club.