Why Was Windows 3.0's Winhelp Called an Online Help System When It Ran Offline?
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The article explores the origins of the term 'online help' in the context of Windows 3.0's WinHelp, which ran offline, sparking a discussion about the evolution of terminology in the tech industry.
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It hadn't occurred to me that was a mystery term until then.
it meant ready for use, no unpacking, compiling, or decrypting.
posted yesterday https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45365450
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