Do Not Cite The Deep Magic To Me, Witch

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Do Not Cite The Deep Magic To Me, Witch

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Someone standing proudly in front of a Windows Vista launch banner that reads "The 'Wow' starts now." The title references Apple's new Liquid Glass while essentially saying "I've seen operating systems make empty promises before." Vista promised revolutionary experiences but delivered driver incompatibilities and BSODs instead. Veterans of the OS wars carry these scars like badges of honor. Young devs excited about Apple's new tech have no idea what disappointment feels like.

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