Go-legacy-winxp: Compile Golang 1.24 code for Windows XP
Go programming language with Windows XP support in the `winxp-compat` branch. Forked from thongtech/go-legacy-win7 with Windows 7 support and classic `go get` behavior.
go-legacy-win7 is a fork of the Go programming language that maintains support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, and allows for deprecated go get behaviour. This project aims to provide a stable Go environment for users who need to support legacy Windows systems or prefer the traditional Go workflow.
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Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Support While the official Go project has dropped support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, this fork maintains compatibility with these legacy Windows systems.
Classic go get Behaviour This fork allows for the deprecated go get behaviour when GO111MODULE is set to "off" or "auto". This means:
Compatibility Notes Please be aware that some newer Go features may not be fully compatible with Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. We try to maintain as much functionality as possible, but some limitations may exist.
Every release includes the following modifications:
The Windows binary provided here also supports Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Binary distributions are available at the release page.
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