Windox?

yurimxpxman · November 17th, 2006

This may seem like a really crazy thought, but do any of you think there's a chance that Microsoft would ever switch to a Unix (or Unix-like) Windows platform? That thought just popped into my head as I was talking to somebody about the Macbooks. It'd put the anti-malware companies out of business, but we'd have malware-free PCs, leaving more resources to our games!

The downside, of course, would be that none of the old software would be compatible, but I think it'd be a great idea.

What do you guys think?

Quakindude · November 17th, 2006

Never happen. If the consumers aren't asking for it, they would never go to the expense of doing it.

yurimxpxman · November 17th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Quakindude

Never happen. If the consumers aren't asking for it, they would never go to the expense of doing it.

true... like I said, it's a crazy thought. But it'd be really neat if they did though, because all of the good games are only available on Windows :)

Tyreal · November 17th, 2006

The only reason why I continue to use Windows is because of DirectX support. I know there is a Linux distro out there that supports DX games but I'm not willing to pay the monthly fee.

yurimxpxman · November 17th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Tyreal

The only reason why I continue to use Windows is because of DirectX support. I know there is a Linux distro out there that supports DX games but I'm not willing to pay the monthly fee.

From what I understand, Cedega doesn't always work perfectly, either. That's why it's so hard to recommend Linux to a gamer (among other reasons). If you're not willing to give up any games, don't even bother with Linux.

screwballl · November 17th, 2006

this si why dool-booting is gaining in popularity.. keep a 5-10GB partition with XP on it and the rest is all for Linux... I am working my way there myself

fps justin · November 17th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Quakindude

Never happen. If the consumers aren't asking for it, they would never go to the expense of doing it.

That's right on.

Who knows, mabye the malware companies have a little thing going on so that windows DOES NOT do this.

Ya never know.

Panda Man · November 17th, 2006

Unix is like porn. Its better when its free.

Why would M$ go through all the trouble of building a Unix bases windows anyways? Support would suck, I can't see a Unix based windows doing well. Especially if people saw the console.

Lead Head · November 17th, 2006

Microsoft wouldn't do that, that means they would have to admit defeat that their kernel sucks

although there is someone who made an ultra slim version of windows with the Free-BSD ala UNIX core..Fully windows program compatible with full DX9 support. This person and the OS name shall remain nameless unless I get a PM

Panda Man · November 17th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Lead Head

although there is someone who made an ultra slim version of windows with the Free-BSD ala UNIX core..Fully windows program compatible with full DX9 support. This person and the OS name shall remain nameless unless I get a PM

Yea but that's buggier than Blondie's hair.

November 17th, 2006	#1
yurimxpxman Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: /home/yurimxpxman Posts: 1,695	Windox? This may seem like a really crazy thought, but do any of you think there's a chance that Microsoft would ever switch to a Unix (or Unix-like) Windows platform? That thought just popped into my head as I was talking to somebody about the Macbooks. It'd put the anti-malware companies out of business, but we'd have malware-free PCs, leaving more resources to our games! The downside, of course, would be that none of the old software would be compatible, but I think it'd be a great idea. What do you guys think?

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Quakindude I'm Diggin it! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Rucker, AL. Posts: 2,763 Blog Entries: 7	Never happen. If the consumers aren't asking for it, they would never go to the expense of doing it. Q6600@ 3.2GHz w/ CNPS9700 \| EVGA 780i \| 2Gb Corsair DDR2-800 \| EVGA GTX 280 1Gb Video \| 1x WD 640Gb HDD, 2x Seagate 400Gb HDD, 1x250Gb WD \| 2x Samsung SH-203B Opticals \| Antec 900 \| ABS/Tagan BZ700 700W PSU

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screwballl Colonel Calamity Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sandy South Posts: 6,277 Blog Entries: 6	this si why dool-booting is gaining in popularity.. keep a 5-10GB partition with XP on it and the rest is all for Linux... I am working my way there myself Thanks HL and Corsair! My opinions are my own and not representative of this site or its members.

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Lead Head Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rhode Island USA Posts: 1,716	Microsoft wouldn't do that, that means they would have to admit defeat that their kernel sucks although there is someone who made an ultra slim version of windows with the Free-BSD ala UNIX core..Fully windows program compatible with full DX9 support. This person and the OS name shall remain nameless unless I get a PM Opteron 64 165--1.5GB DDR--ECS KA1 MVP(thanks HL!)--x1800GTO 256MB--Seagate 320GB SATA--Antec 550 Watt--Antec P180 Last edited by Lead Head; November 17th, 2006 at 20:56.