Relevant to SteamOS and open-platform gaming, it proposes a different paradigm for Linux-based distributions and operating systems, one that could address compatibility issues on alternative platforms that Windows users often take for granted.

EDIT: added a QnA section that tries to answer some of the questions posed here.

  • CallMeAl (like Alan)@piefed.zip
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    2 months ago

    As a lot of you already know, backward compatibility has never really been the strong suit of Linux or the BSDs.

    From the first sentence I have the strong impression the author is deeply confused and mistaken.

    • parallelminds@lemmy.worldOP
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      2 months ago

      I am not talking about the kernel. and the userspace of either platform is nowhere near as strong as it is on Windows.

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          2 months ago

          This isn’t a forum for throwing quick witted gotchas. I’m trying to have a constructive discussion. at any case, it’s because I’m working to build an open platform with proper backward compatibility, so please engage seriously rather than trolling.

          • Bo7a@piefed.ca
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            2 months ago

            This also isn’t a forum for driving engagement to your fucking Reddit post.