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Professor Testifies Windows Is Modular, Separable

circlejtp writes: "Princeton University professor Andrew Appel said in written testimony that modular design is an accepted standard in the industry, and Microsoft has already created a version of Windows for interactive television boxes that has removable functions. The full story can be found on the Tacoma Tribune website." At issue is Microsoft's claim that separating Windows' components would cripple the OS.

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  1. Re:What about OS X? by PaperTie · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The only reason I can think of is that it's not a Microsoft product... *sigh*

  2. Industry Standard!? by SloppyElvis · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Since when does Microsoft care about standards?

  3. Re:cripple by Fembot · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    id rather see a version of windwos which simply DOES work