Keep Factually independent

Whether you agree or disagree with our analysis, these conversations matter for democracy. We don't take money from political groups - even a $5 donation helps us keep it that way.

Loading...Time left: ...
Loading...Goal: $500

Fact check: Your last Update was in 1990

Checked on February 25, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The claim that the "last update was in 1990" appears to be incorrect based on available evidence. The documentation shows an active copyright period extending from 1995 to 2025 [1], which directly contradicts the 1990 claim. Furthermore, extensive technological developments and updates continued well beyond 1990 [2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement lacks crucial historical context about software development and distribution:

  • The 1990s marked a fundamental shift in how software updates were distributed, transitioning from physical media to early internet downloads [3]
  • The period saw numerous significant technological milestones, including:
  • The rise of the World Wide Web
  • Development of Linux
  • Introduction of SMS
  • Launch of web browsers like Mosaic
  • Founding of Amazon
  • Release of Windows 95
  • Steve Jobs' return to Apple
  • Google's emergence

(All from p2_s1)

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement appears to be based on outdated or incorrect information:

  • The presence of a 1995-2025 copyright date definitively proves ongoing updates well beyond 1990 [1]
  • The statement ignores the extensive technological evolution throughout the 1990s [2]
  • It fails to acknowledge the significant transition period in software update distribution methods during the 1990s [3]

The original claim might stem from confusion about early computing history, as there were indeed significant developments around 1990, including Windows NT and Linux kernel changes [4], but these were beginnings rather than endpoints in technological development.

Want to dive deeper?
Jamal Roberts gave away his winnings to an elementary school.
Did a theater ceiling really collapse in the filming of the latest Final Destination?
Is Rachel Zegler suing South Park?