Windows 7 Slimmed Down to 69 Mb
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A developer has successfully slimmed down Windows 7 to 69 MB, showcasing the potential for optimizing legacy operating systems, with the HN community showing interest in the technical achievement.
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ChrisArchitect
2 months ago
[dupe] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45763076
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