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So long as the API works, I really don't care about the implementation details. I also don't care about Microsoft's UWP and sandboxing stuff. They might have

by rleigh 6y ago

So long as the API works, I really don't care about the implementation details. I also don't care about Microsoft's UWP and sandboxing stuff. They might have a desire to take the platform in that direction. But I have no obligation to follow, and if they want to retain application developers they won't be able to simply cut us off. We've always got the option of abandoning Windows entirely if they make it too inconvenient and troublesome to develop for. It's not like we don't have a precedent for abandoning MacOS X as a top tier platform for exactly those reasons.

pjmlp 6y ago
Yes they will, Windows 10X only allows for sandboxed software. "How Windows 10X runs UWP and Win32 apps" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztrmrIlgbIc&list=PLWZJrkeLOrbZ3CMHpbglE4NyJSEo-_qhr&index=5&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztrmrIlgbIc&list=PLWZJrkeLOr... MSIX https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/overview https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/overview > Apps that are packaged using MSIX run in a lightweight app container. Yes, Win32 can still choose between both models in current versions, depending on Windows 10X reception, I bet it might eventually change. Sandboxing resistant developers are always free to keep their Windows XP or 7 copy, I guess.
- wtallis 6y ago
  It's way to early for 10X to be influencing anyone's plans. It's still in the middle of transitioning from a pile of Microsoft's pipe dreams to a product that may or may not bear much resemblance to those original ideas.
  - pjmlp 6y ago
    Maybe, lets see.