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Comment by schmudde

7 months ago

The web browser app paradigm changed everything. The Windows API isn't nearly as important as it once was.

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rhabarba  7 months ago

Then again, using Linux has no obvious advantage anymore, as you don't "own" most software you're running anyway.

  • mixmastamyk  7 months ago

    Being able to trust your OS is an incredible advantage.

    • hollerith  7 months ago

      Too bad then that desktop Linux is so easy to pwn.

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