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Why has the display control panel pointer truncation bug gone unfixed for so long?

1 · Raymond Chen · July 17, 2026, 3:50 p.m.
Old New Thing Tips/Support software development bug tracking User Interface Issues software maintenance
Summary
The blog post discusses the long-standing issue of the display control panel pointer truncation bug and suggests that while a fix exists, it hasn't been implemented yet. It raises questions about the complexities involved in rolling out updates and maintenance in software development.
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