How does Windows implement process forking and how does it differ from other operating systems?

[ProfRon]

You ever wonder why Windows feels clunky when you try to spawn quick copies of running apps? In Linux, forking just duplicates the whole shebang in a snap, like cloning your buddy's bike mid-ride. Windows skips that trick entirely. It spins up fresh processes from the ground up, using CreateProcess to load everything anew. I mean, you tell it to launch something, and it builds a brand-new sandbox each time, no echoes from the parent. That makes Linux zippier for chaining tasks, while Windows prioritizes isolation, keeping mishaps contained. Picture Linux as a photocopier gone wild, versus Windows methodically sketching a new blueprint. You get fewer surprises in Windows, but it chews more startup juice. I once wrestled with a script that assumed forking worked everywhere-total headache on Windows. They patched that gap with stuff like job objects, but it's no true fork. Linux thrives on that shared memory vibe, letting kids inherit mom's resources lightly. Windows? It hands over a packed lunch instead, full but separate. You notice it in servers too, where Linux forks hordes without blinking, but Windows queues them like polite guests. I dig how Windows forces clean slates, cuts down on inherited bugs. Ever tried debugging a forked mess? Nightmare. Windows sidesteps that by starting pure. Linux fans swear by the efficiency, though, and I see why-it multitasks like a street performer juggling flames.

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