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After 37 years, the hidden secret of Windows 1.0 has been deciphered.
Windows 1.0 was launched in November 1985. During the development of Windows 1.0, Microsoft cleverly embedded a secret within the operating system, a secret that remained undiscovered until now, 37 years later.
The hidden secret within Windows 1.0 (also known as Easter eggs) was discovered by Lucas Brooks. He shared his discovery on Twitter, immediately gaining the attention of the media and many other users.
According to Brooks, the Easter eggs were encrypted at the end of a bitmap file of a smiley face within the operating system. In 1985, there were hardly any tools available to uncover such additional data.
In essence, the content of the Easter eggs was not particularly special. It simply consisted of a dialogue box with the words 'The Windows Teams Congrats!' along with a list of developers involved in the construction of Windows 1.0. Brooks later also found similar Easter eggs in Windows 2.0.
This list includes a remarkable figure, Gabe Newell. Mr. Gabe Newell currently serves as the co-founder and chairman of Valve, a gaming company. He previously worked at Microsoft from 1983 to 1996 before leaving to establish Valve.
Gabe is renowned for his humble and sociable demeanor. Despite holding assets worth billions of dollars, he often opts for sandals and jeans, even when attending major events. Valve's most notable products include the Half-Life series, the Steam platform, and the latest addition, the Steam Deck gaming device.
