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thunderbong ◴[] No.45763632[source]
From the thread [0] -

> This was more of a fun proof of concept rather than something usable. Virtually nothing can run due to critical missing files such as common dialog boxes and common controls.

[0]: https://x.com/XenoPanther/status/1983579460906487835?t=7jLSz...

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happymellon ◴[] No.45764147[source]
If it can't run Windows 7 software, is it really Windows 7?
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bhaney ◴[] No.45765247[source]
A question that will truly haunt philosophers for centuries to come
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BobbyTables2 ◴[] No.45766691[source]
If one replaces a few EXEs and DLLs at a time, at what point does it become Windows 11 ?
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actionfromafar ◴[] No.45766748[source]
When you need to buy new hardware to boot it.
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1. abcdump ◴[] No.45767138[source]
Without new hardware, old hardware would eventually die.

When that old hardware dies, it would likely be replaced with a similar design rather than more evolved hardware. This would mean we’d have to develop for longevity. Developing for longevity, could mean that software would flourish. Software flourishing could include malware and inefficient software sold to fight malware. Therefore, it is more secure and efficient to continually evolve operating systems to require new hardware, to reduce longevity and the flourishing of software.