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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/42838842

Legendary Microsoft developer reveals the true story behind the most famous product activation key of all time — infamous Windows XP 'FCKGW' licensing key was actually 'a disastrous leak'

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[-] Redkey@programming.dev 3 points 1 day ago

Anyone who is already familiar with HSR, imagine seeing this video and having it be the first time you've even heard of Homestar Runner.

You'd probably feel like some kind of tapeleg.

[-] Rcklsabndn@sh.itjust.works 2 points 13 hours ago

Dear Strongbad, how do you comment on Lemmy with boxing gloves on?

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