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TIL Windows XP had specific code just to maintain compatibility with Lego Island(forum.mattkc.com)

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Just learned this yesterday while watching this post’s author’s youtube series where he’s decompiling the game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MToTEqoVv3I

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If I remember correctly, Windows XP does include lots of patches and fixes to maintain compatibility with numerous games.

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Stewie@beehaw.org
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That is so funny to me. Imagine how the devs felt to know their game was so notable to get a windows compatibility just for them.

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It’s basically the “secret” behind Windows compatibility and part of the reason ReactOS takes so long to develop.

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