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You could potentially patch the kernel without support from another company. If Microsoft never gave them the source code, could they fix a bug with no help fro

by dx034 9y ago

You could potentially patch the kernel without support from another company. If Microsoft never gave them the source code, could they fix a bug with no help from Microsoft?

PeterisP 9y ago
It's reasonable to assume that they have access to Windows XP source code and also the extended non-public support for Windows XP by Microsoft itself; MS is known to provide such services to defence contractors.
- dx034 9y ago
  But can you build the kernel by yourself? Aircraft carriers are designed for several decades, so you need to make sure that you could fix a bug in 2035. Wouldn't rely on a contract there. Especially if it's a company in another country (even for allies).