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What calamity made it possible for landscapes to appear on the background of the Windows XP desktop?

The Calm photo taken in California was chosen as the default Windows XP desktop background. Its appearance was made possible thanks to the phylloxera pest that affects vineyards. They were removed from these hills for several years just because of the infection.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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