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The tag 'luddites' on WindowsForum.com is used in humorous or critical contexts, often referencing resistance to new technology. One thread shares a Horrible Histories song about Luddites, while another satirizes a fictional Microsoft printing press with poor features, warning against being a Luddite. A third thread discusses Windows version preferences and advises against calling someone a Luddite for choosing function over form. The tag appears in discussions about technology adoption, nostalgia, and skepticism toward new products, particularly from Microsoft. It is not a major topic but appears in lighthearted or opinion-based threads.
  1. whoosh

    VIDEO The Luddites! Song | Gorgeous Georgians | Horrible Histories

    :p
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • georgian era horrible histories industrial revolution luddites
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  2. sirloyne

    Windows 7 New Microsoft Printing Press

    I just saw a prototype of a new printing press Microsoft is working on. A few notable features include... 1. You can't change the font (hope you like Wing-Dings). 2. It smears the ink on every other page, meaning... 3. It requires 3x more ink than the "Old Fashioned" kind. The good news is...
    • sirloyne
    • Thread
    • cost discussion features innovation luddites microsoft printing prototype technology windows ink
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. sirloyne

    Windows 7 An Interesting Poll Idea

    Let’s assume that this was a perfect world, and when you bought a new computer they asked you what version of Windows you wanted on it. (This is a Windows poll, so that’s your choice.) Let’s also assume that all of the software you wanted to use would work and you could get all of your drivers...
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