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and a new proprietory OS called VMS - that eventually became the basis for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

The first version of Windows NT was 3.5, not 4.0.

Also, I think its not correct to say VMS formed the basis of NT. It is true that some ex-DEC people were involved, in particular David Cutler, and it is undeniable that their experiences in VMS shaped NT to some extent, but "formed the basis of" is simply incorrect.
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A correction(?)  TheTruthisOutThere@... | 09/12/08
Ahh an MS myth  murph_z ZDNet Moderator | 09/12/08
A challenging (paraphrased) Cutler comment:  Anton Philidor | 09/12/08
Ahh a Murph ****-and-bull story.  TheTruthisOutThere@... | 09/12/08
And DEC attempted to help Microsoft develop the NT kernel?  Anton Philidor | 09/12/08
Here's the standard story.  Anton Philidor | 09/12/08
Everything but what you're talking about.  Anton Philidor | 09/12/08
I love history. Especially industry history so thanks.  DevGuy_z | 09/12/08
Did a little more research on 3.51 vs 4.0 NT  DevGuy_z | 09/12/08
Media buzz - doesn't mean much  murph_z ZDNet Moderator | 09/12/08
Where do we find those?  Erik Engbrecht | 09/12/08
Look for original sources  murph_z ZDNet Moderator | 09/12/08
Some thoughts  Roger Ramjet | 09/12/08

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