A presentation about Microsoft's alternative to Windows, Midori OS, leaks on the internet

A while ago, Microsoft wanted to release a special operating system called Midori. It wasn’t just any project; this new OS could run millions of Windows apps without relying on old Windows code, meaning that, ultimately, it could have become a reliable alternative to Windows.

This project, which had been running for some years, was officially discontinued by Microsoft in 2015. Microsoft chose to incorporate the knowledge and understanding gained from Midori into other software endeavors.

Not long ago, hidden videos from 2013 emerged thanks to WalkingCat, a famous tech enthusiast known for leaking Microsoft secrets. These videos were from a private Microsoft gathering, and they gave us an unusual look at Midori OS’s objectives and growth.

The videos showed Joe Duffy, who was part of the Midori team and is now the creator of the software company Pulumi. He gave us an understanding of how Midori came into being, focusing on its design from scratch and compatibility goals.

Even though it was canceled, Microsoft continues to make Midori-like advancements in its operating system, Windows 11. They have been putting efforts into enhancing Windows 11 Arm OS, which is specially made for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X processors.

But why did Microsoft end Midori? The official statement was to use the knowledge from this project in other places, yet it is difficult not to think about how much effect Midori might have had on the technology world.

The videos being released now don’t just reveal an exciting part of Microsoft’s past; they also make us wonder about what might have happened. In this way, as Microsoft keeps moving ahead, the mark of Midori remains like a symbol showing how the company is ready to examine new possibilities and create fresh things while also being prepared to release them.

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