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What's wrong with the existing PC OSes? =). In the free/open space, we already have fifty billion variants - Linux, the various BSDs (FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD)
by victorhooi 13y ago
What's wrong with the existing PC OSes? =).
In the free/open space, we already have fifty billion variants - Linux, the various BSDs (FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD), GNU Hurd, ReactOS, OpenSolaris, Haiku etc.)...
Do you want more? I mean, I get the whole diversity thing, but after a while, I suspect you get diminishing returns...
- ThinkBeat 13y agoI didn't actually know that GNU Herd was stable yet so that is actually cool I will install that later on (VM) We do have a lot of great Unix inspired operating systems and they are doing an amazing job. I count OS/X in that category too, though its debatable. Then we have Windows, the big giant. I would really like to see them do a Windows NT Squired, NT NT, a new generation that can break compatibility. Haiku I am a little excited about. I remember how cool the BoBoxes were many years ago when I saw a demo. How far ahead of Windows it was back in those days. Dont forget about LoseTheOS/Temple. I dont care what people say about the genius who made it. Its a crowning achievement. It is exciting because it isnt, and was never intended to be a be all do all OS for everyone. It has a purpose. I would like to see more in Plan9.