Windows On Windows @windowsonwindows.com · Jan 2

ClearView was a tabbed UI designed to replace the Program Manager from Windows 3.1 (1992). Tested in early builds of Windows 95 (1995), it was designed by Daniel Oran. In response to user testing, it was eventually replaced by the Start Menu & Taskbar (also designed by Daniel).

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Meh Pluribus Unum (Alli) 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 · Jan 3

The age old quandary; work with something old, or start something new.

Lawrence D’Oliveiro · Jan 3

So glad we don’t have to put up with OSes where the GUI is inextricably entwined into the OS kernel any more ...

Arthur Fontaine · Jan 3

That's Lotus Notes "chiclets."

Dave Thomas, not from Wendy's or Great White North · Jan 3

I prefer Linux , free and not bloated with useless mickeysoft garbage or obtrusive Google data collection. Has a task bar and start men7

TheRealJazzman · Jan 3

that was the take on something from Mac os

@owled-star.bsky.social · Jan 2

In some aspects, it resembles Apple's "At Ease".

Panda · Jan 2

Well the taskbar is basically a tab bar for apps after all😁 I also see where the Start Menu name came from ("Start something New")