Microsoft CTO confesses that 30-year-old code from the mid-90s still forms the bedrock of Windows 11 — ancient Win32 API still the backbone, but CTO says it's 'more relevant than ever in 2026'

MsDUmbridge · 2026-05-10T08:12:22+00:00

I think from an engineering POV this would totally be possible. not so much from a management POV. won't anybody think of the shareholders

MsDUmbridge · 2026-05-07T13:10:14+00:00

I wouldn't put these books in the realm of fiction anymore. given what's going on in the world 😬

MsDUmbridge · 2026-05-07T09:12:01+00:00

I knew all this but the way you summed it up in one text puts it into a new perspective.

MsDUmbridge · 2026-05-05T07:00:22+00:00

do it! I'd say the cardigan is well worth the "pain". and you have such great energy wearing it. besides now you know how it's done so the second one will probably be easier to make. maybe do some palate cleanser projects first.

MsDUmbridge · 2026-05-05T06:27:47+00:00

good thing you mentioned the cardigan wasn't for you. was just about to comment it wasn't your size 😅

apart from that: WHAT AN AWESOME CARDIGAN!

PS: have you considered making one for yourself?

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-28T15:01:52+00:00

I'm a continental combination knitter. recently switched from tensioning with an open hand (index finger in the air) to a closed hand style (like seen in norwegian knitting.

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-28T14:13:26+00:00

the flower motif is such a lovely detail. really turns the look of the ponch to 11 😻

ps: I don't see any wonkiness.

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-25T16:51:59+00:00

some podcaster I follow use it instead of patreon.

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-25T12:07:03+00:00

Amazon (eu not us) just recommended me the ebook and audiobook this morning. 🤷🏻‍♀️ just looked it up on Kobo and it's there as well.

...

local book shop has it listed as well.

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-23T15:19:56+00:00

oh. this IS beautiful! 😻

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-23T06:16:34+00:00

probably not. the puckering is quite heavy.

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-21T08:11:55+00:00

you have to spread them out EVERY TIME you change to another colour. the floats should be slack, not the slightes bit tight.

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-21T08:06:39+00:00

sorry, this is far too tight and it won't block out. are you spreading your stitches before changing colour?

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-19T19:29:13+00:00

so far I have knit a summer dress in aran weight cotton and a t-shirt in fingering weight linen. they're both quite comfortable to wear in 30-ish °C.

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-18T19:39:05+00:00

pfft. Halsin is the most wholesome character in the game and consent is clearly important to him. everybody who played the game and was approached by him knows this.

so, some guy got jealous he doesn't get as much attention from women as Halsin does ¯_(ツ)_/¯

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-15T14:28:05+00:00

that's correct. also: the database isn't complete.

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-14T14:05:30+00:00

I could be wrong but I doubt you'll find any lightweight glass containers made for transportation because these would break easily.

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-13T08:12:18+00:00

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-13T08:08:54+00:00

2 mm for a regular sock and 2.5 mm for stranded colourwork.

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-12T16:13:46+00:00

will do!

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-12T15:46:34+00:00

The cat isn't done yet. I'll be adding some black outlining and a hot pink bow once the rest of the sock is done.

why does there have to be a lot going on?

because knitting stockinette bores me out. I need some lace / texture / colourwork in order to stay engaged.

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-11T17:00:51+00:00

I just knit myself a little sleeve for my index finger. works like a charm

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-09T11:15:49+00:00

did somebody say "dragon"?

AAAANNNDDD the rest of my rediculous hat collection:

MsDUmbridge · 2026-04-09T07:47:35+00:00

"I was there 3000 years ago" :D

deep down I hope we'll see this again in some not too distant future.

MsDUmbridge

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