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OSNews@osnews@mstdn.social (2026-07-28 08:38:01)
Windows NT got its name from one of Intel’s failed x86 replacements

Dave Farquhar published an article today about Windows NT 3.1's place in the market when it was originally released, and while the article is interesting and a fun read, it does mention this:

[...] Microsoft took its nascent code that it intended to form the base of OS/2 3.0, renamed it Windows Ne

https://www.osnews.com/story/145617/windows-nt-got-its-name-from-one-of-intels-failed-x86-replacements/

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