After working with linux drivers for far too long, I’ve developed some strong opinions on the so-called “APIs” they implement.

  • jxk@sh.itjust.works
    425·
    1 year ago

    Linux: Of course you can use these syscalls designed in the 70s. Windows: Compatibility with what? No, you must use these newly-designed functions that exist only on windows. It’s for your own protection.

    Tell me again how proprietary software gives a shit about compatibility.

    • MooseBoys@lemmy.worldOP
      117·
      1 year ago

      “Backwards compatibility” is a totally different thing from “cross compatibility”. Of course proprietary software is going to be less cross-compatible.