Microsoft had a ‘thank you’ message hidden in binary code during Build 2016

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Published on April 2, 2016

published on April 2, 2016

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Microsoft’s big developer conference took place this past week. Terry Myerson, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group, took center stage at Build to talk about Microsoft and Windows 10. During his keynote, the Windows flag was shown on screen in a slide.. but if you look closer, you will see binary code hidden inside the flag.

Hey, did anyone notice something unusual about the slide @tmyerson used in his keynote? pic.twitter.com/kfphdfW9lI

— Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) April 1, 2016

So what does the binary code actually say? When translated, it says: “Thank you developers, Insiders, partners and everyone else for helping us build the best version of Windows ever! We couldn’t have done it without you.”

Microsoft’s Gabe Aul, the man behind the Windows Insider program, also tweeted out a video message to Windows Insiders, thanking them for being involved in the testing program and for watching Build. You can check out that tweet here.

The Anniversary Update is the official name for “Redstone” and arrives for Windows 10 this summer. You can head over here to read all about what’s coming to Windows 10 in the Anniversary Update.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.