Hi, Stefan Wollny wrote on Tue, Mar 07, 2017 at 10:01:49PM +0100:
> ANY chance that there will be a way to run Linux binaries again? Usually, i'm wary of making definite statements about the future, but in this case, a clear "NO" semms like a very safe bet. Syscall compat layers cause maintenance effort, risk of bugs, and provide absolutely no benefit with respect to the project goals. So even if somebody would submit a perfect, clean implementation and credibly volunteer to maintain it, i don't think it would stand a chance of getting committed. Regarding your task at hand: If you want to run MS Word, your best bet is running MS Windows. If you want to run binary-only Linux software, your best bet is running Linux. Ideally, on dedicated hardware that is not connected to the Internet. Some people run such systems they need for special non-Internet tasks in virtual machines. I wouldn't recommend that, though. Separate, physically disconnected hardware is safer and faster. If you create documents for paying clients, buying the required hardware is likely to quickly amortize - or if not, you have worse problems with your business model than the choice of the operating system best suited to each of your tasks. Yours, Ingo
