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I can't speak to this case specifically, but it's worth pointing out that Windows itself applies many patches for specific applications, so it follows that Wine
by spijdar 9mo ago
I can't speak to this case specifically, but it's worth pointing out that Windows itself applies many patches for specific applications, so it follows that Wine could be obliged to mimic that behavior in cases where the application relies on it.
- superb_dev 9mo agoNot just Windows, it’s pretty common all over the place. I know for a fact web browsers and GPU driver will do the same
- Telaneo 9mo agoA tale as old as time. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/10/windows-95-went-the-extra-mile-to-ensure-compatibility-of-simcity-other-games/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/10/windows-95-went-the-... https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20031015-00/?p=42163 https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20031015-00/?p=42... https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20160418-00/?p=93307 https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20160418-00/?p=93...