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0 pointspjmlp6y ago0 comments

Yes they will, Windows 10X only allows for sandboxed software.

"How Windows 10X runs UWP and Win32 apps"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztrmrIlgbIc&list=PLWZJrkeLOr...

MSIX

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/msix/overview

> Apps that are packaged using MSIX run in a lightweight app container.

Yes, Win32 can still choose between both models in current versions, depending on Windows 10X reception, I bet it might eventually change.

Sandboxing resistant developers are always free to keep their Windows XP or 7 copy, I guess.

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wtallis6y ago· 1 in thread

It's way to early for 10X to be influencing anyone's plans. It's still in the middle of transitioning from a pile of Microsoft's pipe dreams to a product that may or may not bear much resemblance to those original ideas.

pjmlpOP6y ago

Maybe, lets see.

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