even windows doesn't run windows
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Meanwhile, on c/technology there is another thread on how linux should ditch the terminal (for some reason).
Go on, create a GUI-only boot process if you like to.
Is this a windshield HUD or what the hell am I looking at (other than Linux running on Windows)?
That looks super fucking clean. The last time I saw anything about car HUDs was years ago, and they were a bit blurry. Is this like an actual screen or just a projected image?
Yeah, it's the HUD of an Audi E-tron. I was sitting in the parking lot adjusting the settings when I saw a licensing disclosure for the hud in that menu. Turns out, based on the copyright it runs Redhat Linux, which is kinda funny since it's meant as a literal window computer.
Probably Yocto based.
Newer models use android
Android too runs on Linux
Which E-tron? The original SUV? Are you happy with it?
I test drove a 55, was super happy with the powertrain, felt meh about the infotainment and didn't like the interior much, BUT it was a Bolt short term rental, not a particular car I was looking at buying, so I reckon it probably had the minimum spec seats and such. They were cloth and uncomfortable. Likely leather and higher optioned seats would be nicer. I also love that E-Trons have heat pumps, it's kind of a requirement for an EV in the Estonian climate.
Overall what I felt really weird about was the suspension. It had air suspension, but it did not, even in comfort mode, feel like a plush ride at all. Is that to be expected of E-Trons? Would I be better off just getting an ICE powered 5-series or E-Class for ride quality? Or maybe it was just an example with worn-out suspension, since it sees daily abuse from people test driving it...
Hmmm... Honestly, it's a very nice car. Mine is the chronos trim, so it has all the bits and bobs and over in the US we didn't really get anything beyond the original E-tron Quattro. I will say, I think I'd rather have a BMW iX, it was pretty much nicer in every way (but it does look ugly I suppose). The extra range would be life changing though.
I installed Linux on windows
... what?
He installed Linux IN windows
Linux system requirements:
- computer (optional)
- electricity (optional)
- window (optional)
Hones question, how can you have computer be optional? How can it run without processor? And could you install Linux on a literal potato from the ground?
All you need is a swarm of crabs.
This.
And I'm sure bacteria or fungi could do it too (or are doing it for all we know).
Basically, Linux and Doom can run on purely '(optional)'.
It's sarcasm.
WSL IRL
Iβm going to need an assist. What am I looking at?
Heads up display in an Audi E-tron (the open source license citing Redhat)
Is it just a mirrored/inverted display facing upwards under the windscreen glass?
I used to do that with my old smartphone. It had a "HUD mode" where the whole screen became mirrored, then you just slide the phone to the end of your dash, and boom you've got a google maps HUD.
They're a bit fancier than that usually with some special glass and some of the more expensive ones will shoot the light specifically in a direction rather than just be a screen but yeah these all rely on the Pepper's Ghost Effect
Huhβ¦ didnβt even know they were putting HUDs in cars now. Guess thatβs how it goes when youβre driving a car from 2007 with no intention to replace it till it dies.
I think they've been doing HUDs in vehicles since the late 80s? They're not very common though since they generally have reliablity issues (this is a lease).
They've had HUD in cars since the 80's.
Granted it sucked, and typically only showed speed, but it was there.
Currently selling a car from 2004 to replace with an far older one.
Idk where you live, but in the rust belt anything past 15 years old is basically dead due to significant corrison. I wish there were more to be done about it because I love wrenching on old Miatas, but they just continue to salt the roads even months before the first snowflakes (at least, where I live) and it eats vehicles to the point of safety issues and frame breakages over time. (My first car, a 1999 Suzuki esteem, actually had the frame snap while I was driving due to this. Body corrison was minimal, but the frame and undercarriage had completely given out).
EVs are more likely to be made out of aluminum and generally have a well covered bottom. I have no idea yet whether theyβll last better, but itβs something to consider trying for a next vehicle β¦. Or I could let you know in 15 years
A miata would be the only thing i would give up my 2000 mx5. Rust is a Problem, had to cut out arm sized pieces on all 4 corners and weld in new metal. But its not anywhere near that bad where i life.
The oldest vehicle I've owned, a 2004 Ford escape couldn't even make it to 17 years old. The axle snapped due to rust damage. Road salt is so terrible for vehicles, roads and the environment
The HUD is only for the heat seeking missiles though.
Dang, I was hoping itβd have an EEGS for my dogfighting pleasure
Oh super neat! Itβs interesting itβs not Android based. Most car systems run on it these days.
I was under the impression that a large portion of cars still ran QNX.
Oh, wow, thanks for the link. A very interesting read.
Now I'm gonna find a QNX 4 demo and run it in a VM, just for the hell of it.
I'd wager this is only the operating system for the HUD. The design language of it is somewhat different than the rest of the infotainment, and it seems this car has like 7 or 8 computers. As for what the underlying "car" itself runs... I'd have no idea, probably a heavily customized version of whatever Volkswagen is using in their EVs.
I tough it a Counter Strike screen shot lmao.
Lol yeah! Sorry, it's kind of tough to photograph since it's a HUD. I just noticed the "display license" selection when adjusting the height while in the parking garage today and felt it was silly enough to warrant sharing lol.
Man if I survive to 2028, and have any money left, those cars are sexy
FYI etron means shit in French, just saying
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Your screen.
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When even Windows run Linux
Funnily enough with WSL that is true.
WSL
Would this not be the Linux subsystem on window? LSW
Yes, but Microsoft named it.
If Microsoft named it, it's temporary. Let's check intune no wait endpoint manager, no wait, intune again. First I'll just make sure my login works in azure ad, no wait entra, no wait it'll be copilot by the end of the year. Not to be confused with copilot (office) copilot (github) or copilot (azure) or power platform no wait copilot?
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