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What I’m saying is Google should require access to the source code and the right to modify it. At that point, it is Google’s responsibility to make any changes

by mcny 7y ago

What I’m saying is Google should require access to the source code and the right to modify it. At that point, it is Google’s responsibility to make any changes to keep it compatible with the latest kernel.

mattlondon 7y ago
Ok sure - you're welcome to your opinion. I feel like expecting endless maintenance builds from Google for any manufacturer's hardware forever is a bit of an optimistic expectation though, especially for old models. They guarantee at least 5 years support (1) for updates which I don't think is unreasonable considering that they are so cheap. If that is not long enough for you then I guess you are not the target audience (students and enterprise users are the target audience) 1 - https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en
- scarface74 7y ago
  Well, Microsoft just ended support for Windows 7 - released July 2009 - yesterday. It’s currently running on my old 2006 era Mac Mini that my mom is using. I also have a 2009 Core 2 Duo laptop that until early last year was my Plex Server. It is running a still supported Windows 10.
- paulcarroty 7y ago
  > I guess you are not the target audience Google always kills their products unexpected for all, don't matter which audience you are.
- pjmlp 7y ago
  My Asus laptop bought with Windows 7 on it back in 2009, is running the latest Windows 10 version. Both Microsoft and Asus keep having updates for it. Google just needs to actually care.
  - ac29 7y ago
    The driver model for Windows is different than Linux, though. Realistically, most Linux drivers need to be open source and maintained as part of the kernel to continue working, whereas Windows offers a stable driver interface so its not uncommon at all to have drivers that haven't been updated in many years work just fine on current Windows releases.
    - pjmlp 7y ago
      Google as ChromeOS/Android owner can do whatever they feel like it, regardless of the driver model. In fact, Android since project Treble has a driver model similar to Windows. Linux drivers are considered legacy on Android. Likewise they could have contracts in place that would force their suppliers to provide updates for X years.
jhasse 7y ago
> What I’m saying is Google should require access to the source code and the right to modify it. I guess there would be 0 hardware manufacturers left to choose from then.
- mcny 7y ago
  > I guess there would be 0 hardware manufacturers left to choose from then. Maybe I overestimated how much leverage Google has then :/

by mcny 7y ago

mattlondon 7y ago

Ok sure - you're welcome to your opinion. I feel like expecting endless maintenance builds from Google for any manufacturer's hardware forever is a bit of an optimistic expectation though, especially for old models. They guarantee at least 5 years support (1) for updates which I don't think is unreasonable considering that they are so cheap. If that is not long enough for you then I guess you are not the target audience (students and enterprise users are the target audience) 1 - https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366?hl=en

scarface74 7y ago
Well, Microsoft just ended support for Windows 7 - released July 2009 - yesterday. It’s currently running on my old 2006 era Mac Mini that my mom is using. I also have a 2009 Core 2 Duo laptop that until early last year was my Plex Server. It is running a still supported Windows 10.
paulcarroty 7y ago
> I guess you are not the target audience Google always kills their products unexpected for all, don't matter which audience you are.
pjmlp 7y ago
My Asus laptop bought with Windows 7 on it back in 2009, is running the latest Windows 10 version. Both Microsoft and Asus keep having updates for it. Google just needs to actually care.
- ac29 7y ago
  The driver model for Windows is different than Linux, though. Realistically, most Linux drivers need to be open source and maintained as part of the kernel to continue working, whereas Windows offers a stable driver interface so its not uncommon at all to have drivers that haven't been updated in many years work just fine on current Windows releases.
  - pjmlp 7y ago
    Google as ChromeOS/Android owner can do whatever they feel like it, regardless of the driver model. In fact, Android since project Treble has a driver model similar to Windows. Linux drivers are considered legacy on Android. Likewise they could have contracts in place that would force their suppliers to provide updates for X years.

jhasse 7y ago

> What I’m saying is Google should require access to the source code and the right to modify it. I guess there would be 0 hardware manufacturers left to choose from then.

mcny 7y ago
> I guess there would be 0 hardware manufacturers left to choose from then. Maybe I overestimated how much leverage Google has then :/