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I forget exactly, but I believe that the original reasons the macrokernel was chosen over the microkernel are largely moot now. The microkernel was always more secure, if my memory serves. That is more important now than it ever was. I need to check but aren't we still behind on full 64 bit adoption? I would be think that we be better achieved through a newer kernel/OS. Lastly, AIs are still relatively new and not as locked down and/or expensive as they may become for specific purposes. Couldn't they help reverse engineer drivers? Which I would think would be one of the largest obstacles. I've read about Redox in the past, but it seemed to be a one man project that was largely abandoned for years and after 10 years it's still not out of beta, if I'm not mistaken.

I'm a middle aged +, amateur user/enthusiast. So, I'm really asking. Lastly, I wonder if the Linux kernel is like the Weasley house in Harry Potter i.e. kind of a monster with parts on top of parts , with the whole being more unruly and although functional is a bit of an unruly mess at this point that doesn't resemble anything like a good overall design like a good "new" house could be. Again, just asking. Most of this is well beyond my understanding.

I love the program but I found it frustrating when my free covid test arrived last week and the expiry date on the box was for last January. Yes they were extended to this coming January, but that means they are only good for about ~90 days. When you call the number on the website the automated message says the the test are guaranteed for only 60 days. I asked this question elsewhere and there was some good base information I recieved that explained from the time of manufacture the initial expiration is only 4-6 months. Even if that's true, that means these test have been in storage 80%+ of their useful life, presumably where no one could use them. Now, at my house, most likely, all 4 will be thrown away without use, leaving me without test, again. One theory on the now removed post, was that they were left overs from government agencies. That seems doubtful to me as I believe the program has it's own funding and it's a nationwide program and I wouldn't think the "leftovers" would be enough of a supply.

Again, I love the idea of the program; I just don't understand why there is only a 60 day guarantee on something that seems to have a 1-2 year lifespan and why many of us seem to get them at them at end of life. Can someone enlighten me as to whats really going on?