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win9x be like: (lemmy.sdf.org)
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[-] propter_hog@hexbear.net 7 points 2 months ago

I don't understand this joke; anyone care to eli5?

[-] ziviz@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

There are several reserved names in Windows. This is for backwards compatibility with mostly DOS programs. On your desktop, try and create a folder named "con", and Windows should flat-out refuse. (Same thing for "prn", "aux" and "nul")

[-] jdeath@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

lmao @ NUL. couldn't have gone with NIL?

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