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I spun up a Windows XP virtual machine on my server. I installed the software. It launched with a familiar chime, opening a window bordered with a cheesy, metallic gray gradient. The main feed showed a test pattern: color bars and a timestamp reading January 14, 2010 .

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| | Weaknesses | |---------------|----------------| | Mature product (15+ years of iteration) | CPU-intensive on lower-end laptops | | Works with 100+ applications (agnostic) | macOS version historically less stable than Windows | | Low-priced lifetime license option | No mobile version (iOS/Android) | | Strong brand in streaming & education | Advanced features require manual configuration | I spun up a Windows XP virtual machine on my server