I remember ordering the free CDs for Warty Warthog (Which I still have somehere), just for fun - absolutely installing that initial release, alongside some Compiz/Beryl packages in an attempt to have fun.
And then I remember upgrading to Hoary Hedgehog either early or right on its release — and downloading a brand new show that ABC was airing called “Grey’s Anatomy” — that I was angry had forced my favorite show “Boston Legal” into early hiatus. I have distinct memories of watching the pilot in one of the rotating cubes — but Wikipedia indicates Compiz’s initial release was later so I may have used a pre-release or another WM effect thing.
Anyway. It’s nearly 14 years later. Grey’s Anatomy is one of the longest-running TV dramas of all time. It’s creator signed a huge deal with Netflix after basically turnjjg Thursday nights into the biggest night on TV for ABC, and apparently, wobbly Windows are still a thing.
The Tumblr Pop Culture Died in 2009 is correct. Also, #getoffmylawn because I’m now in my 30s and old!