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Being the default isn't a strong argument if Windows is just a means to get to a linux dev environment. If all you are is a middleman, sooner or later people f
by skohan 5y ago
Being the default isn't a strong argument if Windows is just a means to get to a linux dev environment. If all you are is a middleman, sooner or later people figure out they don't really need you.
- lokedhs 5y agoThat was how OS/2 lost. After Windows became more popular they marketed themselves as being a better way to run Windows, and at the time it was true, it was more stable, did proper multitasking etc. But, people didn't care. OS/2 didn't actually provide any real features, and there wasn't much OS/2 software out there so it didn't take long until it was irrelevant. Granted, in the case of WSl things are less obvious, but Windows really needs a hook to keep developers in. But all I see is new features allowing you to run GUI software in WSL as well. As someone who has disliked Microsoft since a few years long time, it's amusing to see how the things changed.