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therootcompany / runzip

command line utility for unpacking .rar files
https://webinstall.dev/runzip
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Which releases should we support? #1

Closed coolaj86 closed 5 days ago

coolaj86 commented 5 days ago

There's 49 permutations of GOOS + GOARCH that we can build for, plus whatever we get when we add in GOARM and GOAMD64:

go tool dist list

So which should we release for?

Wild guesstimates from Gippity:

Including appliances like routers, game consoles, and other embedded devices dramatically changes the estimates, particularly for Linux and FreeBSD. Here's an updated estimate factoring in those broader use cases:

Operating System Users/Devices Comment
Android ~3 billion No significant change—dominates mobile but not commonly used in appliances.
Windows ~1.5 billion Mostly desktops and laptops; minor use in specialized systems.
iOS ~1.2 billion Mostly mobile, some use in iPads in embedded/enterprise contexts.
Linux ~5 billion Massive expansion when including routers, smart TVs, IoT devices, automotive systems, and gaming consoles (e.g., Nintendo Switch). Linux dominates the appliance market.
Darwin (macOS) ~100 million Mostly desktop and mobile, minimal embedded usage outside of Apple devices.
FreeBSD ~50 million Widely used in routers, storage appliances, and embedded systems (e.g., PlayStation consoles, Juniper routers).
Illumos ~100,000 Some use in specialized infrastructure systems and storage appliances.
OpenBSD ~500,000 Expanded slightly due to its use in security appliances and firewalls.
NetBSD ~500,000 Increased due to its reputation for portability, used in embedded systems.
Solaris ~100,000 Still used in legacy enterprise systems and some storage solutions.
Plan 9 ~10,000 No significant appliance usage.
WASI (wasip1) ~10,000 Growing in specialized WebAssembly environments but still niche.
JavaScript (Node.js runtime) ~10 million developers No change—focused on development, not OS deployment.
AIX ~5,000 Minimal use outside of legacy enterprise servers.
DragonFly BSD ~5,000 No significant appliance usage.

Key Adjustments:

  • Linux jumps dramatically to ~5 billion when including game consoles (Nintendo Switch), smart devices, routers, and IoT systems.
  • FreeBSD increases to ~50 million due to its use in PlayStation consoles and high-end routers.
  • OpenBSD and NetBSD see moderate increases due to their use in specialized appliances and embedded systems.
coolaj86 commented 5 days ago

Meh, there's only going to be a handful of releases for this. Might as well just do them all for posterity's sake.