Satirical Vision: A Linux Distribution with Win32 Desktop Environment
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Summary
The article presents a satirical vision of a Linux distribution called 'loss32' or 'Win32/Linux' where the entire desktop environment is built on Win32 APIs, essentially creating a Linux system that looks and feels like Windows. It's a humorous take on the classic 'Linux is not an OS' meme, suggesting a future where Linux desktop environments fully embrace Windows compatibility layers like WINE and ReactOS components to create a seamless Windows-like experience on Linux.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledThe future of the Linux desktop can look like this: Let's build it!
What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, Win32/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, loss32 Win32 plus Linux.
Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning system made useful by WINE, the ReactOS userland, and other vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by Microsoft.
A dream of a Linux distribution where the entire desktop environment is Win32
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