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What do you think of loss32? (loss32.org)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by deleted@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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A dream of a Linux distribution where the entire desktop environment is Win32 software running under WINE. A completely free and open-source OS where you can just download .exe files and run them, for the power user who isn't necessarily a Unixhead, or just for someone who thinks this sounds fun.

I like the layout and looks of windows 2000 but I think running actual exe files from the old OS is not viable from security standpoint.

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[–] vortexal@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I currently don't have a use/need for a 32bit Linux distro but I do believe that one with support should always exist. I normally recommend Q4OS to people who need a 32bit Linux distro but they're only going to be supporting the 32bit version for 2 more years. There was some discussion about 32bit distros a while back and it seems like all or at least most distros are doing something similar. While loss32 is just a proof of concept, I would support it if it actually did release because for as long as old 32bit computers exist, there will be a need for 32bit operating systems.

Edit: I realize that I missed the actual point of loss32 but I'm not deleting my comment.