Bill Gates admits Control-Alt-Delete was a mistake, blames IBM

[Britton30]

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has finally admitted that forcing users to press the Control-Alt-Delete key combination to log into a PC was a mistake. In an interview at a Harvard fundraising campaign, Gates discusses his early days building Microsoft and the all-important Control-Alt-Delete decision. If you've used an old version of the software or use Windows at work then you will have experienced the odd requirement. Gates explains the key combination is designed to prevent other apps from faking the login prompt and stealing a password.

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[brotherboard]

Not the biggest mistake though this takes that crown

 

[MilesAhead]

Not the biggest mistake though this takes that crown

Hmmm, I suspect you're not a Cherry Coke drinker either!

 

[Solarstarshines]

Not the biggest mistake though this takes that crown

lol was that the first version of Aol or AOL 2.5 dang it has been a long time for that Aol /prodigy.net lol

 

[brotherboard]

Not the biggest mistake though this takes that crown

lol was that the first version of Aol or AOL 2.5 dang it has been a long time for that Aol /prodigy.net lol

Sorry no idea about versions. The graphic has appeared on these forums before. I make no apologies for putting it up again. The irony of the "modern apps" is apparent. The mother of all mistakes

 

[Solarstarshines]

Not the biggest mistake though this takes that crown

lol was that the first version of Aol or AOL 2.5 dang it has been a long time for that Aol /prodigy.net lol

Sorry no idea about versions. The graphic has appeared on these forums before. I make no apologies for putting it up again. The irony of the "modern apps" is apparent. The mother of all mistakes

That's funny you mentioned that old AOL and how Win 8 looks almost exactly the same hehehe so I guess we have been blind all these years ,it's been there all the time ,Just they decided to bring it back when it was done and forgotten and the interface is totally late 80's early 90's material and that was over 20 something years ago (Face PALM) :shock:

 

[DreadStarX]

I see no problem with what Microsoft borrowed from AOL. I really don't. They took something from the 90s, shined it up, and used it in a different fashion. But I don't believe they have had too many of their own original ideas.

 

[MilesAhead]

I see no problem with what Microsoft borrowed from AOL. I really don't. They took something from the 90s, shined it up, and used it in a different fashion. But I don't believe they have had too many of their own original ideas.

Hmm, for a second I thought you were talking about 86-Dos.

 

[Solarstarshines]

I see no problem with what Microsoft borrowed from AOL. I really don't. They took something from the 90s, shined it up, and used it in a different fashion. But I don't believe they have had too many of their own original ideas.

After seeing this I think you have gotten it right

Everything we get here or there is a Hashed rebrand with little if any upgraded features

Only real feature 8 gives a user is the touch interface but dabbling with it in stores in such it's the same thing why confuse everyone :sarc:

 

[MilesAhead]

I see no problem with what Microsoft borrowed from AOL. I really don't. They took something from the 90s, shined it up, and used it in a different fashion. But I don't believe they have had too many of their own original ideas.

After seeing this I think you have gotten it right

Everything we get here or there is a Hashed rebrand with little if any upgraded features

Only real feature 8 gives a user is the touch interface but dabbling with it in stores in such it's the same thing why confuse everyone :sarc:

btw I like the Hendrix sig. Other than Miles I'd have to say Hendrix is my all time favorite musician.

 

[DreadStarX]

I see no problem with what Microsoft borrowed from AOL. I really don't. They took something from the 90s, shined it up, and used it in a different fashion. But I don't believe they have had too many of their own original ideas.

After seeing this I think you have gotten it right

Everything we get here or there is a Hashed rebrand with little if any upgraded features

Only real feature 8 gives a user is the touch interface but dabbling with it in stores in such it's the same thing why confuse everyone :sarc:

To be quite honest, I would have to say that Microsoft's Operating System itself, is original. Look at the difference between Linux, Windows and Mac. Windows has its own backbone, while Mac is just a modified core of Linux. If anything, Mac is more a chump than Microsoft is. I believe Microsoft tries to be more original, but fails to be because of the multitude.

Prime example, about the statement above, is Microsoft windows 8. Look at how the multitude, AND this forum have criticized and dragged it down to the same level of treatment that Windows Vista got, as with Windows ME. I love Windows 8 simply because its DIFFERENT. Which is something people cannot fathom to save their lives. Each and every operating system, had its place or has it. Windows 8 is more of a tablet OS, while Windows 7 is a desktop environment.

Microsoft tried to be more original, and give you something completely new and different. What did we do? We sharpened the axe, and cut the b*tch down. Excuse the language, but its exactly what people did.


Just how I feel

- Tom

 

[Solarstarshines]

I see no problem with what Microsoft borrowed from AOL. I really don't. They took something from the 90s, shined it up, and used it in a different fashion. But I don't believe they have had too many of their own original ideas.

After seeing this I think you have gotten it right

Everything we get here or there is a Hashed rebrand with little if any upgraded features

Only real feature 8 gives a user is the touch interface but dabbling with it in stores in such it's the same thing why confuse everyone :sarc:

btw I like the Hendrix sig. Other than Miles I'd have to say Hendrix is my all time favorite musician.

There are many reasons why I love Jimmy his style and the way he played is epic
Also me and him share being Lefties ,Just wish I had the talent he had and make my Music talk for me like he did

 

[Solarstarshines]

I see no problem with what Microsoft borrowed from AOL. I really don't. They took something from the 90s, shined it up, and used it in a different fashion. But I don't believe they have had too many of their own original ideas.

After seeing this I think you have gotten it right

Everything we get here or there is a Hashed rebrand with little if any upgraded features

Only real feature 8 gives a user is the touch interface but dabbling with it in stores in such it's the same thing why confuse everyone :sarc:

To be quite honest, I would have to say that Microsoft's Operating System itself, is original. Look at the difference between Linux, Windows and Mac. Windows has its own backbone, while Mac is just a modified core of Linux. If anything, Mac is more a chump than Microsoft is. I believe Microsoft tries to be more original, but fails to be because of the multitude.

Prime example, about the statement above, is Microsoft windows 8. Look at how the multitude, AND this forum have criticized and dragged it down to the same level of treatment that Windows Vista got, as with Windows ME. I love Windows 8 simply because its DIFFERENT. Which is something people cannot fathom to save their lives. Each and every operating system, had its place or has it. Windows 8 is more of a tablet OS, while Windows 7 is a desktop environment.

Microsoft tried to be more original, and give you something completely new and different. What did we do? We sharpened the axe, and cut the b*tch down. Excuse the language, but its exactly what people did.


Just how I feel

- Tom

You got a point i'm guilty but only because when I first worked it ,It had lots of broken features but now it's smooth for the most part ,I see no reason to jump to every new OS that shows it's face because it's new and improved

For me I guess it is when I need it that is when i'll use it till then I am perfectly happy with what I have

 

[MilesAhead]

There are many reasons why I love Jimmy his style and the way he played is epic
Also me and him share being Lefties ,Just wish I had the talent he had and make my Music talk for me like he did

I had a roommate for awhile who could cover many of Jimi's songs pretty well using a Telecaster. But the only person I heard do Jimi's work with the same feeling, like he was playing multiple lines simultaneously like Jimi did, was SRV. He's the only guy other than Jimi who could play VooDoo Child with the same feeling.

I know Miles wanted to work with Jimi but I guess it never got past the screwing around stage. Too bad I didn't get to see either of them live.

 

[DreadStarX]

After seeing this I think you have gotten it right

Everything we get here or there is a Hashed rebrand with little if any upgraded features

Only real feature 8 gives a user is the touch interface but dabbling with it in stores in such it's the same thing why confuse everyone :sarc:

To be quite honest, I would have to say that Microsoft's Operating System itself, is original. Look at the difference between Linux, Windows and Mac. Windows has its own backbone, while Mac is just a modified core of Linux. If anything, Mac is more a chump than Microsoft is. I believe Microsoft tries to be more original, but fails to be because of the multitude.

Prime example, about the statement above, is Microsoft windows 8. Look at how the multitude, AND this forum have criticized and dragged it down to the same level of treatment that Windows Vista got, as with Windows ME. I love Windows 8 simply because its DIFFERENT. Which is something people cannot fathom to save their lives. Each and every operating system, had its place or has it. Windows 8 is more of a tablet OS, while Windows 7 is a desktop environment.

Microsoft tried to be more original, and give you something completely new and different. What did we do? We sharpened the axe, and cut the b*tch down. Excuse the language, but its exactly what people did.


Just how I feel

- Tom

You got a point i'm guilty but only because when I first worked it ,It had lots of broken features but now it's smooth for the most part ,I see no reason to jump to every new OS that shows it's face because it's new and improved

For me I guess it is when I need it that is when i'll use it till then I am perfectly happy with what I have

My point exactly. Use it when you need it!

 

[Iforgot]

A dumb question....
So "My mate Bill" wasn't able to designate another key for "Control-Alt-Delete"..

And they are still not able, even today?