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mitchivin wrote: post #23

oslem wrote: post #9

Mind Your Manners brought back some seriously nostalgic memories. Thank you!

It'll defintely be in my MitchIvinXP Wrapped this year

If you didn’t know, Chiddy has been releasing new music. It’s just him now, no Xaphoon, but still pretty decent.

Re: Show HN: I recreated Windows XP as my portfolio

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Post by thefourthchime » Sun, Sep 07, 2025, 2:15 AM UTC

mitchivin wrote: post #27

utyop22 wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Did you make this all by yourself?

yeah, its been my obsession for the past 6 months. Im a junior graphic designer so I decided I would try something out of the box to try and grab recruiters attention, since my actual projects wouldn't be enough

man when I hear young people saying they can't get a head start or no one will hire them, I say go make something show off what you can do and you really nailed it here!

Re: Show HN: I recreated Windows XP as my portfolio

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Post by mitchivin » Sun, Sep 07, 2025, 2:16 AM UTC

scripper1 wrote: post #53

That CRT effect is dope. It's amazing it's even possible.

fun fact: this whole journey started because of that effect. I had that and was trying to think how I could use it haha

Re: Show HN: I recreated Windows XP as my portfolio

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Post by carlsborg » Sun, Sep 07, 2025, 2:16 AM UTC

Arguably the most familiar desktop user interface on the planet. I often wonder why complex web apps do not use this searchable start menu format.

Re: Show HN: I recreated Windows XP as my portfolio

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Post by mitchivin » Sun, Sep 07, 2025, 2:17 AM UTC

jolmg wrote: post #51

Extreme nitpick, but the progress bar animation on bootup was stepped, IIRC.

the site is built on extreme nitpicking my friend, its welcomed and encouraged. I'll look into it!

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Post by clbrmbr » Sun, Sep 07, 2025, 2:18 AM UTC

Wow. You are going places, Mitch. Epic design skills. Listening to Unwritten and loading up that email form… can’t wait to see what you build.

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Post by mitchivin » Sun, Sep 07, 2025, 2:18 AM UTC

StrangeDoctor wrote: post #50

This looks and feels really good, nice work. Makes me wonder what windows mobile could have been

cease and desist followed by the announcement of windows on mobile any day now