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Windows 95 let installers trash its files then fixed the mess behind their backs (www.theregister.com)
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[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 1 points 16 hours ago

There never was any software for it, and they added a windows compatibility layer, ensuring there never would be. But it actually was a single user modern operating system with all the trimmings. Lost opportunity.

But we got Unix back, so it's not too bad.