Nostalgia

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nostalgia noun nos·tal·gia nä-ˈstal-jə nə-, also nȯ-, nō-; nə-ˈstäl- 1: a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition also : something that evokes nostalgia

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1. Respectful Nostalgia Share nostalgic content and memories respectfully. Avoid offensive or insensitive references that may be hurtful to others.

2. Relevant Nostalgia Posts should focus on nostalgic content, including memories, media, and cultural references from the past. Stay on topic to preserve the nostalgic theme of the community.

3. Source Verification If you share nostalgic media or content, provide accurate sources or background information when possible.

4. No Spamming Avoid excessive posting of similar nostalgic topics to keep content diverse and engaging for all members.

5. Positive Discussions Encourage positive discussions and interactions related to nostalgic topics. Respect different viewpoints and memories shared by community members.

6. Quality Content Strive to post high-quality content that sparks nostalgia and meaningful conversations among members.

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Respectful Behavior Treat fellow members with kindness and respect. Harassment or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.
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Engagement and Participation Engage actively with posts and discussions. Constructive feedback and contributions enrich the community experience.

By adhering to these rules and guidelines, we can create a welcoming and enjoyable space to relive nostalgic moments together. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to the moderators. Thank you for sharing your nostalgia responsibly!

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Windows 7 with Aero Glass, in my opinion, was the last version of windows that actually felt warm and comfortable to use. 8, 10 and 11 all feel so cold, sterile and boring. (i.redd.it)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The original 98 was rough around the edges (BSODs galore) but SE was a bit more stable.

XP was so stable you could generally run things without too many issues barring running out of memory (late era)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

XP took a while to get there, though, and it suffered until SP3 with woefully inadequate security for the era.

We tend to remember the final service packs of given version of Windows as "good"and forget the long road that got us there.

7 I think gets a pass because it really was a Vista service pack, and Vista took most of the reputational hit.
8 was the first version I recall that really worked well out of the box, other than the UI. 10 continued that trend and it's been refinements since.
Even 2k and NT4 took a while to get good. I still recall the bad day that was NT4 SP6.

I think that's what makes 11 so jarring. It's been a decade since Microsoft pushed that much change that quickly.