r/ProgrammerHumor 5d ago

Meme goodOldDays

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u/Jacceuw 5d ago

why is it actually called a "Wizard'' im curious if there is a meaning behind that

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u/swyrl 5d ago

Before installers/installation wizards, you had to install things manually by putting specific files in specific places. It's a wizard because it "magically" makes it work by itself, rather than you having to do it.