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Feature Request: Make it easier for others to reuse Terminal code for Win7 #2077

Closed WSLUser closed 5 years ago

WSLUser commented 5 years ago

Summary of the new feature/enhancement

Make it easier to create a terminal similar to Windows Terminal that capable of running on Windows 7.

A clear and concise description of what the problem is that the new feature would solve.

Provide a better terminal experience for organizations that still utilize Windows 7.

Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

Missing features:

Probably more. Add to the list as needed.

WSLUser commented 5 years ago

https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/1263 and https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/1274 started this process for rendering.

https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/2004 starts the process of getting WPF controls implemented.

miniksa commented 5 years ago

We are not intending to take on the burden of supporting Windows 7 inside this new codebase.

@bitcrazed will be preparing full details on our justification and reasoning behind this decision in an upcoming blog post.