Why can't an OS be written in pure C or C++? Why are some certain parts of every OS w...?

Answer: Well, you can.​ In fact, I have done it myself.​ But, that being said.​.​.​ Long's Digest Top Stories For You Why can't an OS be written in pure C or C++? Why are some certain parts of every OS written in assembly? Aleksandur Murfitt Updated Jan 20, 2019 Well, you can. In fact, I have done it myself. But, that being said, I can see why it's very rarely ever done. Take this code for example: ; GDT... Read More » Stock markets all over the world have crashed. How long will they take to recover once the corona virus ban has been lifted? Wally White Written Tue I see three things at play here now (this being 10 March 2020): I'm not sure we at the bottom of the crash. Too many smart investors (e.g. Buffet, El Arian, etc.) have said ...  Read More » My daughter (she is white) got sent home from school today for wearing box braids. The school won't let her go back until they are taken out. What should I do? Merville Frederick, Works at playing an aerospace engineer Updated Mar 6 Ariana Torres, you claim to be a high school student expecting to graduate in 2 years. So I have serious doubts about you even having a child in school. Since that would me...  Read More » Is Swift better than Java? Kevin Ossia, Software Consultant (2016-present) Written Mar 1 Eh…. Pros of Swift: The "let" keyword. Actual lambdas...  Read More » When could the COVID-19 end? Brian Hayford, Owner/Artist Written Wed It likely won't. Ever. A vaccine will be produced at some point, but look how many people don't get a flu shot. COVID-19 will be the same. It's spread too far now to realist...  Read More » Is TOR really legal? Hawk, Linux Enthusiast at StormZ (2001-present) Written Jul 9, 2017 Before explaining what TOR is, I would like to explain in brief what happens when you use the internet from a normal browser. When you visit a website from your browser, the query ...  Read More » I'm 13, and I am trying to become a game developer. I worked with Unreal Engine, and I am currently learning C++. My end goal is to work at Rockstar and want that more than anything. What should I try and learn now? Chris Nash, Former game programmer, now real-world programmer Written Jan 22 Learn to aspire to a different career. I don't want to be a wet blanket, but the video game industry is currently experiencing an oversupply of candidates. So, as a result, ...  Read More » Why hasn't China's market crashed? Choi Julian, M.S. from Cornell University Written Mar 3 Morgan Stanley Picks China, Singapore Stocks as Virus Shelters When big money picks their safe havens, the single most important factor, the one that tops all, is stability....  Read More » My 22 year old son has cut my husband and me out of his life, and is refusing to take our calls. He says, "This is revenge, for being overprotective, strict, and never listening." What should I do? Vivian Russell, High school biology teacher Written 13h ago This is your 22 year old grown son telling you he is seeking revenge? I'm very sorry but I disagree with the majority of these comments. I have 2 children; 27 and 25 years ...  Read More » Where are virtual tables stored in C++? David Vandevoorde, Author of "C++ Templates: The Complete Guide" Written Mar 5 First, let me mention that "virtual tables" (aka, "virtual function tables") are artifacts of mainstream C++ implementations. Strictly speaking, the language does not requi...  Read More »   Read More in Your Feed Follow Quora on: Get the App for iOS and Android This email was sent by Quora (650 Castro Street #450, Mountain View, CA 94041). If you don't want to receive this type of email in the future, please unsubscribe.http://www.quora.com/