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Yo Dawg, new Outlook just dropped (linux.community)
submitted 10 months ago by ExLisper@linux.community to c/memes@lemmy.ml
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[–] user224@lemmy.sdf.org 32 points 10 months ago (1 children)

At least it's recognizable. Windows 12 will probably be just a single blue square.

[–] jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works 10 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

"It's a single pane window. A single pane of glass. It symbolizes the synergy between man and machine. Window 12 offers an enhanced user experience with greater simplicity and clarity. Also, we've revamped our mobile and iOT OS lines which we're calling 'Porthole 12' and 'Peephole 12' respectively." -Microsoft, Probably

[–] thecrotch@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

Microsoft doesn't give things new names. It reuses the same name for a vastly different product to keep everyone confused. Outlook. Outlook (the hosted email service). Outlook express. Skype. Skype for business. Teams. Teams professional. Etc etc.