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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 -
DuckDuckGo blasts Google's Android "choice screen", says it incentivizes ads
Jumping Jacinta and 5 others reacted to Atoqir for a topic
I don't use many Google products anymore except YouTube and Search Everytime I try duckduckgo or bing I usually have to revert within 30 minutes because I can't find anything when Google always has what I seek in the top 5 with the same query6 points -
DuckDuckGo blasts Google's Android "choice screen", says it incentivizes ads
Nas and 3 others reacted to jupe for a topic
So their resolution to anti competitive behavior is to hold companies to ransom to get added to the selection screen.4 points -
Patch My PC Updater 4.2.0.0
Elliot B. and 2 others reacted to Copernic for a topic
No, Patch My PC is not dangerous.3 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
dustojnikhummer and 2 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.3 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
matthiew and 2 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.3 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
Mindovermaster and 2 others reacted to DaisyM for a topic
"Windows revenue is still among the most profitable pieces of Microsoft" I'm very confused by this phrase. Usually lay person's confuse revenue to mean profit, in this instance the author somehow goes a step further and mix matching them into some new general accounting like revenue can be a function of profit. Microsoft doesn't not generally break down there individual product/services by profit. My guess the overhead (to maintain) on Windows is probably significant especially with carrying legacy around.3 points -
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Microsoft Store adds '60 fps+' badge for supported Xbox Series X|S games
Geezy and one other reacted to Polvo for a topic
It's still a pretty vague description... it should list the frame rate and the resolution for that frame rate (showing 4K Ultra badge doesn't necessarily mean it's doing 4K at 60+FPS)... you can get 60FPS in lots of games if you drop the resolution, drop the level of detail and effects and drop things like anti aliasing, etc. So even if they say it can do 60+FPS, you still don't know at what cost.2 points -
D-Wave announces Advantage, its 5000 qubit, next-gen quantum computing system
ad47uk and one other reacted to Nexus1974 for a topic
I did a degree in physics and did quantum mechanics and still find it difficult to get my head around some of the concepts. Trust you this stuff would melt your brain and is not going to be used in general computing anytime soon.2 points -
Win10 - Search is broken, reinstalled, works, reinstalled, broken...
Izlude and one other reacted to jnelsoninjax for a topic
Download Everything you will never want to use windows search again! Also would not hurt to run sfc/scannow from an elevated command line2 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
PeterTHX and one other reacted to Mobius Enigma for a topic
Maybe someday, but the Linux kernel would need a huge revamp just to wedge in the features that NT does effortlessly. In these extra features, security layer, and work that NT does, it also does them while remaining competitive with Linux with a light distro. Try loading just the features of NTFS into a Linux distribution, and you will find it needs more resources and performs considerably slower than Windows NT. Even the best case situation where it is a file server or simple RAID. Now do the same for other features, including more advanced and dynamic hardware support. Linux gets slower and more bloated, while being able to do fewer things than Windows. The *nix model and the way the Linux kernel are design just do not adapt or function well with dynamic/new hardware/software technologies, requiring a huge roll of duct tape just to get some things working, with the hope that in 5 years, the features will actually be added to the kernel, which often doesn't happen. There is a lot that the OSS community just will not get their head around or LEARN from Microsoft, they spend more time calling MS and Windows NT trash, instead of looking at what it does well, and trying to meet or design to an OS model that is more robust and adaptive. Imagine a OS based on the best theoretical concepts, this is what NT was in 1992, and Linux barely touches the more advanced OS concepts of the late 80s, let alone newer or more advanced technologies from the 90s, 00s, 10s, or 20s. NT also didn't stop there, as Vista and and again with Windows 10 introduced a ton of new 'theoretical' OS concepts to the NT model with the new driver models and GPU technologies, etc. Look at this blog/article referenced here, this person is not stupid and knows Linux and OSes, and yet doesn't have a ######ing clue about NT or why what they are saying is dumb if not insane considering how Linux works today in contrast to what Windows NT does today. Now with that said, sure Microsoft could VM and ship Windows on top of Linux, but they would have to ditch 20 years of drivers, as well as low level compatibility and GPU technologies that simply DO NOT WORK on LINUX and NEVER WILL without rewriting the kernel. Then there is getting the VM stable with more advanced hardware access, something Linux doesn't do well for virtualization. This also means DirectX 12 no longer works, and games no longer have the speed advantages that NT gives Vulkan and DirectX, and on and on... This is another thing that is often LOST in the Linux community, they only see computing and OS technologies as 'what runs on the CPU' - nothing else, as all other hardware is not the OSes responsibility with Linux. The Linux nerds/developers don't understand why people even need a good GPU, and often look at it as a silly feature. (unless they are a gamer or run blender, and the blender bit is only the last year or so) The only 'requirement' they talk about is it being an AMD or Intel GPU, as they hate NVidia for not giving over the source code to their drivers. (Which because of how Linux works, NVidia is right in not doing so. Their drivers essentially have to run as separate OS on the GPU, while wrapping around Linux, just to get in the realm of the performance of Windows. These are not just drivers or just a wrapper like AMD uses, they are essentially a co-OS that runs with Linux, taking over the video/GPU roles that Linux is too stupid to do anything with.)2 points -
NASA Commercial Crew (CCtCap) test milestones
DocM and one other reacted to Skiver for a topic
Nice little video Space X have done done on the Demo 2 mission.2 points -
Doom Eternal, Forza Motorsport 7, and more join Xbox Game Pass in October
suni08 and one other reacted to George P for a topic
They probably mean through xCloud. The Streaming part of game pass is a subset of the library, like PC doesn't quite match up with the console side of the library either.2 points -
UK launches four nanosatellites to space, two have a supercomputer onboard
ad47uk and one other reacted to +Dick Montage for a topic
"A supercomputer is a computer with a high level of performance as compared to a general-purpose computer" - which is absolutely valid.2 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
adrynalyne and one other reacted to +DonC for a topic
> NT+Windows was made completely open-source, This is actually not possible. Actually, part of Windows is already open source and huge parts are about to be. The Windows Console is now open source via the Windows Terminal project because it's built-off that code base. WinUI 3 will be open source in a few months. That project is moving major Windows components out of the OS to be part of the new library so that it is independent of the OS version. That will be the biggest move of moving Windows to open source. Parts of DirectX are moving to open source via several projects. Part of it was open sourced with WPF, part of it with WinUI, and the new work they are doing with WSL is porting parts to Linux and open source at same time. The kernel has not moved in that direction yet, but I bet it will be at some point. The point is, that over time, Microsoft will open more and more code all of Windows until it is de-facto open source. They are not going to do it by just pushing the existing codebase out because of all the issues with licensing and size. But as they refactor it, they are finding alot of value in making the refactor work open. Most of those aren’t really parts of Windows but rather APIs and frameworks included with Windows. Cmd also isn’t open source that I’m aware of. Got any links? Sounds like a terminology issue to me. The Command shell (aka "cmd") = The shell you get with cmd.exe (which contains the DOS-like 'dir' command, etc.). This is not open sourced and there is probably not much value in doing so. Window Console = The window handling code and the I/O bits needed to let a user interact with a shell. This was included in the GitHub repository and it is used to host the Command shell and Windows PowerShell within Windows Terminal.2 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
mip and one other reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
It would be an emulation layer or via rails online from azure. Whether businesses or people are against it would be immaterial, just force them to Windows Virtualized Desktop. Forcing businesses to Remote Desktop? What a nice joke!2 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
TechJunkie81 and one other reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
False. It would literally be the stupidest move.2 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
MFH and one other reacted to sharpdesigner for a topic
That's why you shouldn't pen an opinion while on high2 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
MS Bob 11 and one other reacted to TechJunkie81 for a topic
I needed a good laugh today. Thanks for delivering.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 -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
DentedAphid7 and one other reacted to SidVicious for a topic
"Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux" Lol.2 points -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
aphanic and one other reacted to Circaflex for a topic
No.2 points -
Microsoft Store adds '60 fps+' badge for supported Xbox Series X|S games
Geezy reacted to GSDragoon for a topic
Where's the 100+ fps badge?1 point -
Outlook.com Review
+hedleigh reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
OMG, @PGHammer, this thread is 7 years old, with the last post 5 years ago. Cut it out.1 point -
Win10 - Search is broken, reinstalled, works, reinstalled, broken...
Izlude reacted to techbeck for a topic
Had an issue where I could not type anything in the Win10 search box. Had to open a powershell and use the following command to fix.... Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} https://windowsreport.com/windows-10-cant-type-search-box/1 point -
Patch My PC Updater 4.2.0.0
Jackaluichi reacted to +Warwagon for a topic
Always thought these types of apps (programs?) were a little unreliable as you don't really know the source for the downloads / could install bad things. This one seems pretty good though. Thanks! Been using it for YEARS. This program is invaluable1 point -
Amazon introduces a contactless way to identify yourself or make payments with your palm
Nas reacted to PGHammer for a topic
kjordan2001 - What's with the Haterade on access controlled spaces? Even before Covid-19 , such was pretty darn commonplace. (And I'm not even talking government-owned or leased spaces, either.) In fact, it looks a lot like an outgrowth of biometrics - which has been in use merely in the access-control area since Reagan was President.) In other words - not new, or news; except for the back end - and possibly there too - it's current tech.1 point -
DuckDuckGo blasts Google's Android "choice screen", says it incentivizes ads
matthiew reacted to naap51stang for a topic
I use DDG about 90% of the time. If I can't find it on DDG, then for what I use, it isn't worth finding as it is usually spam, porn, pirate crap or just junk.1 point -
Motorola's new razr is set to go on sale on October 2 for $1,199
Jazmac reacted to naap51stang for a topic
Battery isn't big enough, price is still too high.1 point -
If any of you is looking for a laptop, these are back in stock again at Walmart
adrynalyne reacted to spacelordmaster for a topic
Maybe they are trying to do the right thing since they had such a bad reputation in the past? (just like all other manufacturers have before them) ? I mean, think about it, why would Acer ruin their reputation, and risk tarnishing their name and the Gateway brand by allowing some other company to make a garbage product? Acer has been through hell and back. Years ago, in the late 90s, they were at the brink of bankruptcy. They made it back and it wasn't easy. They are now making billions in profit every year. They have had their share of junk computers in the past too. I can tell you that the laptop seems to be well built. I don't see any manufacturing issues with it - so far. It's blazing fast...and I mean, fast. Had absolutely no bloatware of any kind. The thing works. I compared it to other laptops (HP, Lenovo) and it doesn't get any hotter than those mentioned. Maybe it will crap out on me or maybe it won't, but that's what the extended warranty is for, so why not give it a shot?1 point -
If any of you is looking for a laptop, these are back in stock again at Walmart
Good Bot, Bad Bot reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
You sure about that? https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/09/we-found-out-who-makes-walmarts-new-gateway-laptops-and-its-bad-news/ "More accurately, EVOO imports devices made by Shenzhen Bmorn Technology, a Chinese national brand. We found US Customs records of EVOO importing from Bmorn, with devices under both the Gateway brand and EVOO's own inside the same shipment." "An Acer representative confirmed later that, although Acer does own the Gateway brand, it is not directly involved in the production or manufacture of these devices." https://electric.garden/shenzhen-bmorn-2acpr/notebook-gwtn141-41 point -
WandaVision
+primortal reacted to FloatingFatMan for a topic
IIRC, she responsible for the mass depowering of mutants in the House of M comics. Out of millions, only a few hundred were left with any powers. So yeah, she's powerful! 😮1 point -
UK launches four nanosatellites to space, two have a supercomputer onboard
ad47uk reacted to +Dick Montage for a topic
A supercomputer need not be a room-sized device anymore. Technically, if you are going to generalize the term then yes. But the industry regards the term associated to the highest tier of performance computers which are room installations. My issue was that the article seems to embellish this known fact to make the story more impressive. If you're in the 80s, sure.1 point -
Amazon introduces a contactless way to identify yourself or make payments with your palm
+EvilWalnut reacted to BenBB for a topic
Sounds like this technology would be useful for public transport systems like the London Underground1 point -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
dustojnikhummer reacted to jupe for a topic
The way even tablets and phones are going they actually probably can. I'll be surprised if there's a 32 bit version of Windows 10X. Not releasing a x86 32bit SKU, and not having WOW64 are 2 different things.1 point -
UK launches four nanosatellites to space, two have a supercomputer onboard
+Dick Montage reacted to n_K for a topic
"Four nanosatellites developed under the European Space Agency (ESA) Pioneer program have been launched into space today. Built in Glasgow by Spire Global UK" Hmm maybe we should block the EU from accessing them them after they paid for them, no different than them blocking access to galileo after we paid a tonne1 point -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
aphanic reacted to n_K for a topic
I don't get it, you disprove his point in 1 line, so why is this posted here? What exactly is news about it? Are you going to post news articles about the earth apparently being flat and 5g towers causing lupus next ??1 point -
UK launches four nanosatellites to space, two have a supercomputer onboard
VWW reacted to UseLess for a topic
"Supercomputer in a shoe box"....sure...1 point -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
SharpGreen reacted to neufuse for a topic
But you also heard, that this project is a mess and every project relying on it is delayed or canceled. You're thinking of another kernel, probably the .NET based one.... I'm talking about the one they are working on to be the next kernel for their Azure base they will back port to windows after its in use and that one (azure) sure is not a delayed or cancelled project lol some of the changes they are implementing in that have already been ported to the current kernel to get azure working better but they have a full kernel replacement in the works for that reason Is there a source for this? I'm not saying your wrong or anything, I'm just interested and want to read more about it. It's been talked about a few times by the Windows Server and Azure teams, I don't have any links off hand but I'm sure you could find info doing a search1 point -
iOS14 Lan permissions
shockz reacted to Sikh for a topic
it should pop up and ask you when a device is asking for any kind of local access, did you not get the pop up after upgrading to iOS 14 and launching the app for the first time?1 point -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
MS Bob 11 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.1 point -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
PeterTHX reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
Conversely, I don’t see a reason to.1 point -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
PeterTHX 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.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 -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
JustonCheney reacted to testman for a topic
Agreed. Total rubbish.1 point -
Eric Raymond thinks Microsoft is ready to swap out the Windows kernel for Linux
PeterTHX reacted to neufuse for a topic
Yeah yeah yeah, if that was true why is MS working on their own next kernel replacement already?... they've been working on ideas for a few years now and have been working on a windows kernel replacement that is not linux for a couple years now internally1 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 -
FarmVille is finally shutting down on December 31
PeterTHX 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.1 point -
Dell refreshes its XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1 with Intel Tiger Lake, Thunderbolt 4, and more
switch6 reacted to Arceles for a topic
37633MHz, that is a lot of Hz in there.1 point