← All reports

IBM opposed Microsoft's use of the Tab key for navigating dialog fields in their software.

TechnologyHistoryMay 5, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses a historical tech issue where IBM opposed Microsoft's use of the Tab key for navigating dialog fields, highlighting a past conflict between the companies over user interface design. This reflects broader tensions in the tech industry around user experience and proprietary standards.

Claims

IBM opposed Microsoft's use of the Tab key for navigating dialog fields in their software.
Parent: TechnologyEntity: User Interface DesignImpact: neutralDate: May 5, 2026 - May 6, 2026Target: IBM's opposition to Microsoft's use of the Tab key for dialog navigation

Source posts

@[email protected]
IBM didn't want Microsoft to use the Tab key to move between dialog fields https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20260505-00/?p=112298 #HackerNews #IBM #Microsoft #TabKey #DialogFields #TechHistory
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 5, 2026
#hackernews#ibm#microsoft#tabkey#dialogfields#techhistory
@[email protected]
IBM didn't want Microsoft to use the Tab key to move between dialog fields L: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20260505-00/?p=112298 C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48025687 posted on 2026.05.05 at 13:28:18 (c=0, p=3)
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 5, 2026
@[email protected]
IBM didn't want Microsoft to use the Tab key to move between dialog fields Link: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20260505-00/?p=112298 Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48025687
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 5, 2026
@[email protected]
IBM didn't want Microsoft to use the Tab key to move between dialog fields Link: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20260505-00/?p=112298 Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48025687
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 5, 2026
@[email protected]
IBM didn't want Microsoft to use the Tab key to move between dialog fields Link: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20260505-00/?p=112298 Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48025687
2 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 5, 2026
@[email protected]
IBM didn't want Microsoft to use the Tab key to move between dialog fields Link: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20260505-00/?p=112298 Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48025687
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 6, 2026
@[email protected]
IBM didn't want Microsoft to use the Tab key to move between dialog fields https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20260505-00/?p=112298 Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48025687
1 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 6, 2026
@[email protected]
IBM didn't want Microsoft to use the Tab key to move between dialog fields https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48025687 #hackernews #tech
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 5, 2026
#hackernews#tech