While it may be irksome, it could potentially provide useful insights: the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) feature is making its way to most Linux distributions, expected to arrive as early as 2024.
A new feature is making its debut in Linux, but it’s one that nobody would prefer to encounter: the iconic Windows crash screen, known as the “Blue Screen of Death,” is set to appear on open-source systems as well, as reported by Phoronix.
The solution will resemble its Windows counterpart, serving as a guide to help identify what went wrong and what caused the crash. In such instances, users will be able to scan a QR code for more detailed information regarding the nature of the startup error.
This addition to Linux is part of the Outreachy project and is currently in the experimental phase. Consequently, there may be some changes before the final version is released.
The new feature is expected to appear in systemd-based Linux distributions, meaning popular variants like Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, or Red Hat may incorporate this error screen, notes The Verge.
The exact timeline for the integration of the Blue Screen of Death into mainstream distributions is currently unknown, but it is anticipated to be sometime in 2024.
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