SkyOS Now Runs Linux Binaries Natively 293
Gunder123 writes: "A new (open source in the past, but not anymore) operating system, SkyOS, in its latest version can run Linux binaries unmodified, without the need of a recompilation, enriching its own application base this way. Their Linux emulation layer lies inside the SkyOS kernel, I wonder if there are any GPL violations going on here. Their future plans involve also an emulation layer for Windows applications, pretty much what ReactOS tries to do for the last few years for the WindowsNT model."
gotta love hello world! (Score:5, Funny)
I wonder if it's the spiffy GNU hello.c which includes its own email client.
Seriously, they only support a very small subset of calls thus far.
Re:Why isn't it open source anymore? (Score:5, Funny)
1. Write free software.
2. ???
3. Profit!
Poor imitation... (Score:3, Funny)
Future conversation...
Geek acolyte: Whatcha runnin'?
Elder Geek:I've got SkyOS emulating Slackware, with WINE layered over that so I can use all my l00t wArEz.
Acolyte:Cool! How'z Mozilla run on it?
Elder: Still a little buggy -- but imagine a beowulf cluster of these...
Re:Why isn't it open source anymore? (Score:1, Funny)
2. ???
3. Profit!
Bah, heathen (Score:1, Funny)
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In other news... (Score:3, Funny)
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I guess that running Linux binaries is a pretty good way to get some applications on your hobbyist operating system, but does this young, closed-source OS have anything to offer us besides the retro Amiga-esque GUI and an emulation layer for 6% of Linux system calls?
The BSDs already do this and better (Score:1, Funny)
I won't even elaborate on your GPL remark other than you need to lay off the crack pipe before you post.
Re:Obligatory "New OS" Slashdot Reaction (Score:3, Funny)
Re:gpl violations? how would you know? (Score:3, Funny)
Windows would gain the availability of many programs that do not have equivalents in the windows world (plus for MS users) Downside would be cost to support Winux (not large compared to cost of developing NT, linux is much less complicated then windows APIS). 98% of the Linux API is easily matched to the kernel, the 2% leftover would not be too challenging (e.g. cygwin or VMWare could be bribed into completing the job or licensing the base to MS)
The linux kernel & device drivers would not be supported directly by Winux, but by mapping to windows equivalents. Linux kernels and drivers would not be functional under Winux, but MS could build the most commonly needed drivers and document how to add your own. This would be way better than Interix because of the simple -- just copy the binaries around.
MS would be able to claim you could have you cake & eat it too, reduce the risk run Linux Apps and NT and don't get locked out of the use of Word & Excel. They could even claim the advantage of a O/S
Linux would gain exposure by Windows users. They would see advantages and disadvantages of Linux software firsthand without a major investment of time to install Linux, esp. the headaches of dual-boot setup to try. Many open source projects seem to have a Windows option, save time & stop supporting that since Winux would avoid the need for such. Finally, Linux lovers would still be able to say just how bad, unstable, limited, etc. Winux is and that any right-minded person would just use the real thing. And for the coup-de-grace, Linux viruses, trojans, etc. would then be able to bring down Window too.
True believers of either side could ignore the other side, flame about it, or even cooperate with it as suits them personally.
Consumers could buy MS and have a choice as to what kind of software they use.
This obviously made so much sense that it did not stand a chance.
Re:What's the point... (Score:2, Funny)
I hate to say it, but all these little projects like Linux and others will never have enough software developed for them to actually make them profitable.
Back in 1985:
I hate to say it, but all these little projects like Windows and others will never have enough software developed for them to actually make them profitable.
Back in 1983:
I hate to say it, but all these little projects like Macintosh and others will never have enough software developed for them to actually make them profitable.
Re:GPL violation (Score:3, Funny)
But just this once!
Don't think I'll back down so easy next time! 8-)