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People have opinions about their operating systems. Every time Microsoft releases a new version of Windows, the internet collectively loses its mind. First come the angry YouTubers declaring it the worst version ever. Then the think pieces. Then the Reddit threads filled with heroic tales of people who "refuse to upgrade." Fast-forward six months later and everyone's using it like nothing happened.
But there's one version that escaped this cycle of outrage and denial. One version that became iconic. Legendary. Comforting, even. I'm talking, of course, about Windows XP.
Let's be honest, XP probably wasn't any better than Windows 2000 (or worse than Vista). But it launched at a time when the internet still felt new, music piracy was a personality trait, and changing your desktop background was an emotional decision. And those wallpapers? Chef's kiss. From the rolling green hill that looked like a Teletubby utopia to the moody tulip field to that weird pink stucco wall with the single blue window - every option was a vibe.
So, be honest… which one did you rock back in the day? (And why is it always the hill?)