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Windows compatibility is insane! (lemmy.ml)

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[–] Leer10@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

More than that tho, windows aims to preserve library compatibility with older software.

It's common for older games for Mac on the same architecture to break or become uninstallable on newer OS versions.

Edit: Fun rabbit hole time! Windows XP had a specific patch to allow Legoland to play with improper coding that was only removed in Windows 10 https://youtu.be/MToTEqoVv3I