Ever wonder what it’s like to run modern apps on Windows XP? If so, then wonder no more, as OneCore API will allow you to do just that by creating compatibility layers and wrappers. Put simply, it translates the newer application calls to commands that the older Windows system can understand.
As you can see in this demo, not all applications – like LibreOffice – will work perfectly, and some may even require workarounds or compatibility settings.
This is in addition to the performance hit you’ll experience due to the extra layer of translation needed. Plus, newer applications with advanced features, such as Firefox, may not be fully supported. Interested? Check out the Github page here.
I feel like moving forward the biggest issue with running an old version of Windows is no longer going to be the missing APIs but the lack of 32bit binaries. Crazy impressive work,” said one commenter.
