Key Points on the Blue Screen of Death

• Origin of the Color:

  • The blue color for the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) was chosen by Microsoft developer John Vert.
  • The decision was made in 1993 for Windows NT.

• Reasons for Blue Color Selection:

  1. MPS Workstation Influence:
     • The MPS workstation used for the MIPS Port had firmware that displayed a boot option screen in white and blue.
     • Matching this color scheme was logical for the BSOD.
  2. Slick Edit Text Editor:
     • The default color scheme of Slick Edit, used by many at the time, was white on blue, influencing Vert's choice.

• Significance of Windows NT:

  • The standardized, advanced format of the BSOD, with stop codes and detailed technical information, began with Windows NT.
  • Clarification is essential as blue screen errors existed since Windows 1.0, but the recognized BSOD format was developed for Windows NT.

• Conclusion:

  • The choice of blue was influenced by the prevalent technology and tools used at the time.
  • Windows NT was pivotal in standardizing the BSOD format.

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