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What was hidden behind the scenes of the secret project?
New details have emerged about a secret Microsoft project that could change the future of computer operating systems. We are talking about the mysterious OS "Midori", which was developed from 2008 to 2015.
Recently, a series of videos appeared on the X social network (formerly known as Twitter), in which Joe Duffy, one of the key developers of Midori, talks about creating a new operating system.
So, in 2008, the developers set themselves a bold task-to create an OS from scratch, completely abandoning outdated code. At the same time, the new system was supposed to maintain backward compatibility with programs familiar to users. The team planned to implement many innovative features and tools. Among them was a completely new web browser.
In 2013, at one of the presentations, Microsoft representatives enthusiastically talked about new ideas and approaches implemented in Midori. It seemed that the project had a great future.
However, just two years later, the company suddenly curtailed development. The reasons for this decision are still a mystery. Perhaps there were some crisis events inside Microsoft, because it is unlikely that years of research were discarded just like that.
Interestingly, even during the active work on Midori, some experts expressed skepticism about the feasibility of the project. They asked themselves: why create a fundamentally new core when the old one still works well and can be improved?
After the project was closed, Microsoft partially used the best practices to improve Windows. At the same time, the company tried to keep secret details about the failed operating system. Perhaps Redmond didn't want to admit failure, or they were afraid that information about a real alternative to Windows could undermine users trust in the core product.
Microsoft has always focused on the longevity of Windows and its ability to evolve over many decades. This could be one of the reasons why the company eventually abandoned radical changes.
Despite all the shortcomings, Windows is still the foundation for most of the company's products.
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New details have emerged about a secret Microsoft project that could change the future of computer operating systems. We are talking about the mysterious OS "Midori", which was developed from 2008 to 2015.
Recently, a series of videos appeared on the X social network (formerly known as Twitter), in which Joe Duffy, one of the key developers of Midori, talks about creating a new operating system.
So, in 2008, the developers set themselves a bold task-to create an OS from scratch, completely abandoning outdated code. At the same time, the new system was supposed to maintain backward compatibility with programs familiar to users. The team planned to implement many innovative features and tools. Among them was a completely new web browser.
In 2013, at one of the presentations, Microsoft representatives enthusiastically talked about new ideas and approaches implemented in Midori. It seemed that the project had a great future.
However, just two years later, the company suddenly curtailed development. The reasons for this decision are still a mystery. Perhaps there were some crisis events inside Microsoft, because it is unlikely that years of research were discarded just like that.
Interestingly, even during the active work on Midori, some experts expressed skepticism about the feasibility of the project. They asked themselves: why create a fundamentally new core when the old one still works well and can be improved?
After the project was closed, Microsoft partially used the best practices to improve Windows. At the same time, the company tried to keep secret details about the failed operating system. Perhaps Redmond didn't want to admit failure, or they were afraid that information about a real alternative to Windows could undermine users trust in the core product.
Microsoft has always focused on the longevity of Windows and its ability to evolve over many decades. This could be one of the reasons why the company eventually abandoned radical changes.
Despite all the shortcomings, Windows is still the foundation for most of the company's products.
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