Exploring the 'CON' Folder Mystery in Windows by studying the recently published source code of DOS4
It's a well-known quirk that Windows doesn't allow folders named "CON" or "COM1"—a restriction that persists in 2024. While the reasons may be familiar to some, the release of MS-DOS 4.0's source code by Microsoft offers new insights. Join me as we dive into this code from over three decades ago for a fresh perspective and a retrospective peer review.
#programming #clang #c
https://youtu.be/I-L1ZxATR8U
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