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Microsoft Secrets: From Task Manager to the Missing Building 7 and Getting a Job at Microsoft
Dave and Glen dive into a mix of classic and new questions from viewers, covering everything from Dave's latest PDP-11 project—complete with working RL02 drives and a live telnet demo—to humorous behind-the-scenes stories from his days at Microsoft. They chat about the evolution of Windows NT, Cairo, and the infamous Tuckwila project, sprinkling in anecdotes about data centers, task management, and coding in the '90s.
Dave also shares insights into his daily routines, retro tech restoration, and modern coding challenges, including ESP32 projects and rebuilding software in C++. Plus, they discuss the allure of 3D printing, deciphering bad cables, and what makes Microsoft Bob the perfect prank target.
As always, it's a candid and entertaining mix of tech, humor, and nostalgia, with a call to action for viewers to ask questions, subscribe, and tune in for the next episode. Don't miss Dave's upcoming PDP-11 telnet tour, debuting this Saturday morning!
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By Dave Plummer and Glen HodgesDave and Glen dive into a mix of classic and new questions from viewers, covering everything from Dave's latest PDP-11 project—complete with working RL02 drives and a live telnet demo—to humorous behind-the-scenes stories from his days at Microsoft. They chat about the evolution of Windows NT, Cairo, and the infamous Tuckwila project, sprinkling in anecdotes about data centers, task management, and coding in the '90s.
Dave also shares insights into his daily routines, retro tech restoration, and modern coding challenges, including ESP32 projects and rebuilding software in C++. Plus, they discuss the allure of 3D printing, deciphering bad cables, and what makes Microsoft Bob the perfect prank target.
As always, it's a candid and entertaining mix of tech, humor, and nostalgia, with a call to action for viewers to ask questions, subscribe, and tune in for the next episode. Don't miss Dave's upcoming PDP-11 telnet tour, debuting this Saturday morning!