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Feature Request: Use AF_Unix for Windows for supported Windows builds (17134+)

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Description

On the most recent versions of Windows 10, we have AF_Unix for Windows implemented as a driver. Using it should help with POSIX compliance and behaviors. Where it's not available, the current implementation is run instead.

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The issue names AF_Unix for Windows and supported Windows 10 builds 17134+, with the current implementation as a fallback. Start by locating the Windows socket implementation and build-version checks; done means AF_Unix is used where available and the existing implementation remains active elsewhere.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
networking, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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