software-history

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• A Eulogy for Vim

  2026-03-25

  opinion

  5 min read

  Vim has been integral to the author's writing process, with nearly all written content, including blog posts, code, and emails, being created using the software. The author describes a deep, intuitive relationship with Vim, where its modes and keybindings are second nature.

  vimdeveloper-toolsprogramming

• The full history of Windows widgets, from 1997 to today

  2026-02-04

  11 min read

  Microsoft has attempted to implement widgets in Windows six times since 1997, each iteration failing due to various fundamental flaws such as performance, security, and screen space issues. The ongoing challenge has been to effectively surface live information without requiring users to launch separate applications.

  microsoftuser-experiencewindows