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- ...that an updated version of Reversi (normally not preinstalled) is included in the Windows 3.1 Driver Library?
- ...that Windows Vista build 5000 (vbl_core.040803-2000) was compiled earlier than the official development reset build?
- ...that early builds of Windows Me replaced the safe to shutdown screen with a blue screen?
- ...that Reversi in the Windows NT 3.1 April 1991 build displays square pieces, because the code for drawing circles wasn't implemented yet?
- ...that Windows Server 2003 has been renamed four times during development, before settling on its final name?
- ...that versions of Microsoft Windows for DEC Alpha and ARMv7 platforms continued to be maintained internally even after official end of support, as the systems proved valuable for specific projects?
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Start screen in Windows 10 Mobile build 16241
Problems encountered during development led to the creation and release of a stopgap release based on a direct fork of the Creators Update. It was eventually cancelled due to a reallocation of resources towards the Windows Core OS project. (Full article...)
