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Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
DentedAphid7 and 6 others reacted to blaktron for a topic
This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. The Windows Kernel is probably the most advanced piece of software ever written, and it would be way easier to run linux on the windows kernel than run windows on the linux kernel. Not only that, Windows and Linux have entirely different driver models, so you would be stuck using Linux drivers...7 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
dustojnikhummer and 3 others reacted to Studio384 for a topic
I'm sorry, what? The Windows kernel is one of the most advanced pieces of software ever written, based on much more modern ideas than Linux. Heck, for this to work Microsoft would have to write an entirely Windows-compatible layer over Linux and at that point, why not write an entire OS yourself again? Ho wait, that's what they are doing right now... with Windows.4 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
MFH and 3 others reacted to Nexus1974 for a topic
Think Eric has been smokin too much drugs. No one would upgrade to this new "Windows" if it means no apps, games or pretty much anything else would not be able to run. Windows 7 was rock solid as is Windows 10, the only time I need to reboot is monthly patches. Linux is good for servers but is nowhere near as good on the desktop as Windows.4 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
DentedAphid7 and 3 others reacted to SidVicious for a topic
"Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux" Lol.4 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
matthiew and 3 others reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
Unless there is 100% compatibility power users, gamers and businesses will be against it. Windows is popular mostly for backwards compatibility.4 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
aphanic and 3 others reacted to Circaflex for a topic
No.4 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
PeterTHX and 2 others reacted to Joe User for a topic
Switching out the NT kernel design to go for a Unix based is the equivalent of full speed reverse. Dave Cutler designed NT properly. It's incredibly flexible and far more capable.3 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
neo158 and 2 others reacted to George P for a topic
There's a reason why the core OS team is, was? Under the Azure group, the NT kernel, or what started as that, is at the heart of Azure. They're not going to swap any of that out for a linux kernel. If anything all the Azure core work is finding it's way back into Windows Server/Ent/Pro etc. I think 10X is the first signs of the work they're doing, it's delayed, sure, but more because they did a 180 and went from the dual screen push to a traditional desktop version first.3 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
PeterTHX and 2 others reacted to Tarrant64 for a topic
Nope, don't want and don't see that happening. Bookmarking this comment for the next decade to see how it holds up.3 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
JustonCheney and 2 others reacted to testman for a topic
Agreed. Total rubbish.3 points -
Google's new Chromecast appears to be up for grabs at The Home Depot
dustojnikhummer and 2 others reacted to +Warwagon for a topic
"I don't have to buy it, I don't have to buy it". Stinks there is no ethernet.3 points -
Top 5 reasons you should buy a PlayStation 5
dead.cell and 2 others reacted to Usama Jawad96 for a topic
I *never* said I wasn't going to buy a PS5, I've been going on since day 1 about how I plan to buy both Xbox Series S and Playstation 5 DE this generation. And yeah, I'm the same author who is tired of Sony's deceptive marketing tactics. Don't see how that makes a difference though, I can like some aspects of the company and not others.3 points -
Top 5 reasons you should buy a PlayStation 5
NewGuy123 and 2 others reacted to spy beef for a topic
Why is everyone in such a rush to preorder and buy both the ps5 and xbox series x? Just wait a few months to a year, and see how each console does, in terms of games, support and customer satisfaction, before deciding.3 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
MS Bob 11 and one other reacted to noobient for a topic
Only shows how clueless this guy is in regards to why the Windows kernel and APIs work and why the Linux kernel and APIs don't. Or he just makes up sensational claims on purpose to gain attention.2 points -
Chrome Canary adds the ability to rename browser windows to improve multi-tasking
Elliot B. and one other reacted to BenBB for a topic
Sounds like a handy feature. Hope Edge gets this too.2 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
neo158 and one other reacted to MS Bob 11 for a topic
LOL someone every few years always comes up with these theories. Windows is here to stay and Microsoft remains committed to backward compatibility. Attempting anything like this would be total product suicide. People will simply stay with what works already for them. Windows was and always be about backward compatibility. People move forward when the next release suits their workflow and compatibility concerns are addressed. That is how Windows always has been. Emulation of core apps is never going to be adopted (Why Windows on Arm also struggles to be popular). Compatibility with full performance of even very old apps is the reason for Windows' massive success and popularity. Besides, the NT kernel, the driver models, NTFS - everything are designed so well that they will scale to address computing needs decades into the future.2 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
MFH and one other reacted to encarta for a topic
Mr. Eric has been smoking way too much crack.2 points -
lowest icq numbers?
Matthew S. and one other reacted to shockz for a topic
Nice trip down memory lane though, lots of old names in this thread, good old days. I like how the forum software left a "18 years later" sass remark lol.2 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
matthiew and one other reacted to Gotenks98 for a topic
Not going to happen. They can't even force a 64-bit version of Windows 10 yet. Until they make it 64-bit only this will never happen. Old stuff needs to fade away.2 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
matthiew and one other reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
Compatibility2 points -
AT&T now lets customers combine different unlimited plans
Eternal Tempest and one other reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
Strange that the least expensive option doesn't have any data caps. So you basically pay more for less data with the other two options. None have caps--they just reserve the right to throttle the f out of you after a certain point (100GB,50GB, and "whenever we feel like it"). The numbers given on the more expensive plans are "guaranteed" unthrottled data.2 points -
FarmVille is finally shutting down on December 31
PeterTHX and one other reacted to Elliot B. for a topic
I was addicted to this 10 years or so ago. But as it was never-ending, I never felt satisfied, so stopped playing.2 points -
Microsoft rolling out custom themes support for the new tab page on Edge
ClearedForDuty and one other reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
This is nice and all, but I’m still waiting for my history sync.2 points -
SpaceX Super Heavy and Starship updates
Skiver and one other reacted to DocM for a topic
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Top 5 reasons you should buy a PlayStation 5
anthdci and one other reacted to Ryster for a topic
Each to their own on the controllers I guess, but I really hate Playstation ones. Always feel so uncomfortable and unnatural to me. I like the built in mic idea though.2 points -
The best SwiftKey for Android features you must know about
dustojnikhummer and one other reacted to Xenon for a topic
It is the opposite for me. SwiftKey's prediction system is miles ahead of Gboard for me. Yea me too. Swiftkey is much better for me.2 points -
Top 5 reasons you should buy a PlayStation 5
ThaCrip and one other reacted to Usama Jawad96 for a topic
I do like the analog placement of Xbox controllers more though2 points -
Top 5 reasons you should buy an Xbox Series X, S console
AsherGZ and one other reacted to Usama Jawad96 for a topic
While I get your reasons about 4K60 and ray-tracing, reduced load times etc., they're not going to make it easier for you to purchase Xbox over the competition (the PS5 offers these too), hence the lack of their mention. Disagree with you about All Access not being a reason enough to upgrade. Definitely is if you're tight financially but still want to enter next-gen. And how exactly does Game Pass + Microsoft acquisition not benefit the next-gen? Do you honestly expect Starfield and Elder Scrolls VI to launch on Game Pass day one on current-gen (or even current-gen at all)? :-s2 points -
The best SwiftKey for Android features you must know about
matthiew and one other reacted to eRajesh for a topic
It is the opposite for me. SwiftKey's prediction system is miles ahead of Gboard for me.2 points -
Forum upgrade to version 4.5
Wannes reacted to Steven P. for a topic
At 12PM CET the forum will go offline for an upgrade to 4.5 which is a major version update from our 4.4.x version. It brings with it may new features and improvements (including better moderation tools, such as banning people from a topic) you can read about some of the changes here https://invisioncommunity.com/news/company/welcome-to-invision-community-45-r1206/ (note that Matt links to individual topics about features, because there are many changes). Hopefully our upgrade will go smoothly, but if it doesn't we can always roll back. In any case please be patient while we figure out problems should they arise.1 point -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
Fleet Command reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
This guy is nutty.1 point -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
matthiew reacted to Pingjockey775 for a topic
Switching to a linux kernel in a product that is running on millions if not billions of assets in world is about as likely as OS/2 making a desktop comeback (and I liked OS/2...). I will agree may shedding some of the real legacy bits might help but breaking EVERY application out there would be insane.1 point -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
joeqr reacted to vhaakmat for a topic
Too simplistic thinking going on by Eric Raymond... Enterprises. in the next 20 years will not be ready for this switch. Home users don't care that much especially since the new generation can barely distinguish their PC OS from their Apps, so I can see that happening in a home environment. Businesses on the other hand? NO1 point -
[Official] Xbox Series X & Series S Discussion
Groovedude reacted to George P for a topic
A number of gaming sites/youtubers are starting to show the Series X in action. For now it's just backcompat titles and load times, no new "next gen" games. Still, telling how the games just naturally gain from the SSD and then the newer, faster, CPUs.1 point -
Google promises to make it easier to install third-party app stores in Android 12
chaos mage reacted to derekaw for a topic
Hey Apple! Look what's happening over here.1 point -
AT&T now lets customers combine different unlimited plans
naap51stang reacted to shockz for a topic
More evidence that unlimited is limited.1 point -
Intel drivers from 1970 & 2016? Windows Update vs Intel Driver & Support Assistant
Mindovermaster reacted to kiddingguy for a topic
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SpaceX Super Heavy and Starship updates
bguy_1986 reacted to Skiver for a topic
I assumed that, but the pad they land Falcon 9s at seem to be in the open quite a bit, I've not seen anything at the BC site that is as open as those pads. Although, just looking for some aerial photos I stumbled on the below, I forget just how far the high bays are compared to the launch pads (top of the picture) so I think this helps me understand. For some reason I had it in my head that the launch pad was to the bottom right of the site.1 point -
Save up to 58% off subscription plans to Speedify VPN
dustojnikhummer reacted to Steven P. for a topic
This is true if you are prepared to use the same IP, no DNS protections and it's only "free" for a year after which you'll have to use trashmails to keep on using the free AWS credits by setting up new Amazon accounts, or pay to continue using the instance (after which it becomes more expensive than our deal and others like it) plus there's a lot of other privacy and security tradeoffs. Yes, it is possible to get a free VPN, but you just have to research if it works for you1 point -
Ventoy 1.0.22
seeprime reacted to Xahid for a topic
It change the whole perspective of Bootable USB, Love it.1 point -
sata cable with on/off switch?
Mindovermaster reacted to goretsky for a topic
Hello, Perhaps the hard disk drive could be installed into a 5.25" bay inside of a removable drive cage. When the drive is not meant to be used, eject it slightly. A better solution would be to set up a dedicated PC to run Windows 7 with the copy-protected software. That machine could be updated to the last update for that EOL operating system, and then disconnected from your network so it could be used safely as an offline only device. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky1 point -
lowest icq numbers?
spy beef reacted to Bitmaster2000 for a topic
101436 here. Long time, damn I'm getting old...1 point -
Microsoft's Surface Pro X gets firmware updates with a whole bunch of improvements
domboy reacted to The Werewolf for a topic
The Pro X is one of those devices I really want to get excited about... but just can't, which is becoming a trend with the Surface line. It's basically a big screen cellphone running an ARM based version of Win 10. So in a way, it's a big screen Windows 10 Phone, which also ran an ARM based version of Win 10, and it suffers from the same problem: lack of things you can run on it. Yes, unlike the disastrous Surface RT, you CAN run regular Windows apps - but only x86 ones, not x64 - which would have been fine say ten years ago, but most apps are x64 now. And even then, performance running x86 apps is poor, With only a handful of Windows ARM devices out there, there's not much of an incentive for devs to recompile a version to ARM. And then there's the price - I can get an actual x86 based Surface for the same price and the only thing I lose is the LTE connection. When OEMs realise they can stick a Qualcomm cellphone chipset into regular laptops and tablets for maybe a $150 premium (that's what Apple charges), then the argument for the X and ARM based 'laptops' goes away entirely. And yes, longer battery life. But the thing is, AMD is already making x86 CPUs that are upping battery life to the point where, unless you never sleep, it's good enough. This is very much a device in search of a market. Maybe at C$600, I'd get one. At C$1200 - not worth it.1 point -
Ventoy 1.0.22
Xahid reacted to seeprime for a topic
I've been using Rufus for years. I use separate flash drives for UEFI and MBR for Windows 10 and Linux. I followed Ventoy's website directions, reformatted the first partition to NTFS, then copied over Windows 10 Insider v.20H2 and Linux Mint .ISO's. I can now boot from just one USB drive to live linux, or install the latest Windows 10 version. I like this tool,1 point -
Nvidia RTX 3080 crashes could be linked to AIB partners using cheap capacitors
Atlantico reacted to Noir Angel for a topic
The tech industry never seems to want to believe that nVidia can do any wrong these days (dumping on AMD is way more fashionable and profitable), but AIB cards cannot be released without their signoff, so if these designs are within guidance then it is ultimately nVidia's fault for issuing poor guidance.1 point -
The best SwiftKey for Android features you must know about
ad47uk reacted to Usama Jawad96 for a topic
Agree with you there. I gave SwiftKey a go a while ago and while it does have a great feature-set, it is indeed not as responsive as Gboard.1 point -
Microsoft Launcher gets updated app icons and improved performance in the latest update
Jazmac reacted to Mamoun for a topic
It's amazing how they turned that app around, it used to be really clunky and everything just felt "off" compared to lawnchair and similar launchers. Now it's easily one of the best options for a modern launcher. Kudos.1 point -
Alphabet to shell out $310m to settle Google sexual misconduct lawsuit
Son_Of_Dad reacted to lexp for a topic
They created Alphabet for “creative taxation” purposes.1 point -
This Windows 10 Setup Script lets you fine-tune around 150 functions for new installs
sinetheo reacted to Raa for a topic
Windows XP is still around and measuring market share as much as I was flamed in 2015 when Windows 10 just came out. I said when Windows 7 is eol Windows XP will still be used by millions. Windows 7 is here to stay for years to come. I still use it at work every day This concerns me greatly.1 point