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An Ode to Microsoft Paint: A Fond Nostalgic Look at a Software That Made Life Colourful

Theresa Casimir by Theresa Casimir
July 24, 2017
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If you remember the time when desktop PCs ruled the world, teetering on the corner of your school or home desk, you’re familiar with the humble attempts to explore and understand the various applications installed on the operating system. One such application that managed to steal our curiosity and hearts was Microsoft Paint. Whether it was an idle doodling exercise or a driven pursuit of creating a digital masterpiece, Paint was there for us, stoking our interest and adding a dash of colour to our computer interactions.
Microsoft Paint, a simple yet fundamental computer graphics application, has been bundled with every version of Microsoft Windows. Not only was it a fun playground, but it also served as a launch pad for many first-time digital artists. It offered an approachable insight into computer-generated art. Over the years, it nestled itself into our daily computer activities, always waiting patiently, ready to serve. From impromptu stick-figure doodles to more intricate image manipulation tasks, Paint was a go-to tool for all.
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Introduced first with the inaugural version of Windows 1.0 in 1985, Paint remained a core part of every Windows operating system, serving as an essential graphics editing tool. However, with the forthcoming Windows 10 Fall update, codenamed ‘Autumn’, Microsoft is shaking things up. This update will introduce an assortment of new features while simultaneously retiring some – including our long-standing partner, Microsoft Paint.
This move aligns with Microsoft’s Creator Update from April, which introduced Paint 3D. While Paint 3D echoes Paint’s accessibility, it also adds a range of 3D image marking tools and fundamental image editing features, taking the painting experience to an entirely new dimension. Despite its advancements, the familiar ease and simplicity of the original Paint app are something that many will miss. Alongside Paint, Microsoft also plans to retire Old Reader App, Outlook Express, and Reading List.
At present, there’s no exact timeline for these changes or the Fall update’s release. However, we can expect these shifts to take place sometime in October this year. As we prepare ourselves for this transition, we can’t help but feel nostalgic for the times we spent with our beloved Paint – doodling idle hours away, learning, and creating in its colourful universe.

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