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== Computer Software ==
* There are [https://web.archive.org/web/20110504210734/http://www.cg.tuwien.ac.at/~scheich/Newton/OS1.html two] [https://web.archive.org/web/20110213183855/http://www.cg.tuwien.ac.at/~scheich/Newton/OS2.html pages] of Easter eggs for the Apple Newton handheld computer, including Finder's ability to predict Elvis sightings...
* Microsoft is pretty well known for its myriad of Easter eggs sprinkled throughout its early products. Unsurprisingly, any form of Easter Egg in Microsoft products [https://web.archive.org/web/20100330065403/http://blogs.msdn.com/larryosterman/archive/2005/10/21/483608.aspx has been banned] by [[Executive Veto]] ever since as part of its Trustworthy Computing Initative, with the rationale of Microsoft wanting to forge trust from its users by eliminating everything that isn't documented or could potentially cause unnecessary bloat if not security issues as a result of unsanctioned code. Though as stated above, Microsoft's practice of inserting hidden stuff to their products did not cease completely, as Easter eggs do still crop up from time to time albeit in a less elaborate way e.g. mascot cameos like the Ninja Cat and Master Chief or references to the company's history.
** Microsoft Excel 97 had a hidden Flight Simulator mode that could be triggered by inputting a specific set of commands while in a brand new spreadsheet.
** Similarly, users of Microsoft Excel 95 could reach a ''[[Doom]]''-style "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwg9eLHZZRo Hall of Tortured Souls]".
*** Finally, Excel 2000 featured a ''[[Spy Hunter]]'' style driving game dubbed "Dev Hunter" by its fans.
** In Windows 3.1, a certain sequence of keys would replace the Windows logo in the "About Windows" dialogue with a portrait of Bill Gates or (depending on what code was entered), a polar bear.
** Windows 95 had a feature whereas, in Explorer, you created a folder on the desktop named "and now, the moment you've all been waiting for" then renamed it "we proudly present for your viewing pleaure" then finally renamed it "The Microsoft Windows 95 Product Team!" the directory window would show a video (complete with music) of all the people involved in creating Windows 95.
** [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/232010 Older versions of the 3D Text screensaver], upon having "volcano" input as the text, would display the names of random volcanoes.
** The "Pipes" screensaver would sometimes manifest a teapot at one of the angles in the pipes it drew.
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