From: tnp@invalid.invalid   
      
   On 12/02/2026 10:43, Carlos E. R. wrote:   
   > On 2026-02-12 01:03, Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:   
   >> On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:12:24 +0100, Carlos E. R. wrote:   
   >>   
   >>> But if they refer to nonexistent programs, they no longer work. They   
   >>> are just cosmetic noise.   
   >>   
   >> How do you tell without trying them all?   
   >   
   > Because the premise of this subthread, which you removed, was:   
   >   
   >    On 2026-02-11 11:28, The Natural Philosopher wrote:   
   >   
   >    > Desktop icons referring to nonexistent programs remained in place   
   >   
   >   
   >   
   I did in fact try them all.   
      
   Now they were no more than an oddity and presented no threat, but they   
   are a typical example of what can remain in place when you only   
   reinstall part of a new OS and do not wipe the slate clean.   
      
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   Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the   
   gospel of envy.   
      
   Its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.   
      
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