will windows ever be open source?
>>51842586
I hope not, because that would be the end of /g/
>>51842586
Yes, it's called linux.
>>51842688
>Yes, it's called linux.
Dumb.
>>51842586
Please never, I don't wan't to see the designated shitting lines in the kernel
>>51842586
If Windows 10 truly is the last Windows, I can see it becoming open source in the future.
The whole NT4 and most of the Win2k source is on the internet.
>>51842788
Then why haven't hobbiest began using it as a base for a libre windows 7?
>>51842768
Windows NT4 is already open source.
https://thepiratebay.mn/torrent/4149808/Windows_NT4_source_code
>>51842817
It's too outdated to be really usable at this point
Also legal issues
>>51842586
open source windows is irrelevant, linux is a great OS but it only lacks the industry support (gaymes, gpu drivers, professional software).
>>51842826
https://thepiratebay.mn/torrent/3497574/Windows_2000_source_code
>>51842840
Linux does not really lack GPU drivers though
>>51842586
It already is. Look for Windows 95 and earlier versions.
>>51842840
yes, and this is the main problem with Linux. if it had industry support, it could rival windows on the desktop and you'd see more people switching to it. however, since it's so fragmented, I doubt it'll ever happen.
>>51842875
closed source drivers are shit to use as they depend on specific version of kernels, libs and x11.
open sources drivers are subpar in performance and always lack support for the newest cards.
>>51842840
>games
Linux has games, it's only a problem if you love AAA titles which are becoming more and more common on linux.
>professional software
That completely depends on your definition of professional software and what you what to run.
>>51842671
this
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>>51842980
>fallout 4, gta 5, cod black ops3, witcher 3
>photoshop, office, iTunes or any alternative that plays well with iOS devices
and the list goes on forever for both categories.
>>51842980
Linux only has one good game, and it gets less than half the fps Windows gets. It's the witcher 2.
>>51842964
why do the kernel devs always change something that breaks old drivers?
>>51843095
because they don't care about proprietary drivers, if you want to use them just stick to a lts release
>>51842586
baka OP-Chan!
>>51843112
does someone make phones or tablets that dont use proprietary driver blobs?
>>51842980
>linux has games
Oh boy, I can't wait to play all those Valve games and those indie 2D side-scrolling games.
>>51843047
>>51843069
>>51843319
To each their own.
