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bigyabai | on: “This is not the computer for you”
The overwhelming majority of UNIX-like software isn't designed for BSD runtimes, to name one.
BigTTYGothGF | parent | next
Throughout history the overwhelming majority of unix-like software was designed to work only on the particular flavor of unix used by its author.
raw_anon_1111 | parent | next
So exactly eves “Unix like software” will kids be missing that prevents them from learning about computers?
veltas | parent | next
The overwhelming majority of UNIX-like software is available in the package managers right now for major BSDs.
hollerith | parent | next
I ask for a specific example, and you respond with more generalities.
freeone3000 | parent
Aside from the BSD software, the Mac software, and all the software that’s actually POSIX-compliant (on purpose or by accident).