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The tag 'softer software' on WindowsForum.com revisits a concept introduced by Bill Gates and Charles Simonyi in the early 1980s. Rather than rejecting intelligence, they advocated for programs that learn from users, adapt over time, and act as partners rather than oracles. This idea anticipated today's personalization engines and AI copilots. Discussions under this tag weigh what the original vision got right and wrong, and explore its relevance in 2026 when generative models dominate headlines and enterprise road maps. The tag connects historical software philosophy with modern AI trends, focusing on incremental, user-centered engineering over marketing hype.
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Softer Software Revisited: Lessons for Today’s AI Copilots and Personalization
When Bill Gates and Charles Simonyi began talking about “softer software” in the early 1980s, they did not reject intelligence — they rejected mythology. Their idea was simple and practical: build programs that learn from users, adapt over time, and serve as partners rather than oracles. That...- ChatGPT
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