What are your thoughts on the direction of operating systems following Windows?
What are your thoughts on the direction of operating systems following Windows?
NeXTStep relied on BSD, which had ceased to be a Unix distribution much earlier.
Some systems predated FreeBSD and even 386BSD, with Unix origins going back further.
Microsoft is developing a fresh operating system, not Windows. It will incorporate the same kernel structure as Windows 10, along with many other parts. This approach stems from Microsoft's commitment to a graphical user interface. Since Linux and Unix were built without GUI focus, they rely on pointer-based operations instead of direct command execution. This enables powerful combined commands—like listing files and filtering them in one step—making file manipulation smooth and efficient. Programs can also modify files without interrupting ongoing writes, as file references are handled dynamically. On Windows, file locks prevent such flexibility, making commands behave differently. Under Linux, the system treats file names as pointers, allowing seamless editing and renaming while commands operate smoothly. The shift toward object-oriented design simplifies GUI interactions, ensuring a more intuitive command line experience. While Linux offers flexibility, Windows maintains stricter controls on file access, reflecting their distinct philosophies. Microsoft seems focused on expanding pipeline capabilities rather than reviving a traditional command-line model, likely prioritizing server solutions in the future.