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How FreeCell Snuck Its Way Into Millions of PCs

Hey, Good Game

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Intro

Delve into the life of Jim Horn, a software developer, writer, and musician at Microsoft, known for creating the game FreeCell. Learn about the intersection of music and math talent at Microsoft, the development of FreeCell for Windows, and Jim's intriguing experiences at Microsoft during the 90s, featuring hints of stories involving FreeCell's integration into Windows and Jim's ties to Steve Ballmer.

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