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With support ending for Windows 10, the most popular desktop operating system in the world currently, possibly 240 million pcs may be sent to the landfill. This is mostly due to Windows 11’s exorbitant requirements. This will most likely result in many pcs being immediately outdated, and prone to viruses. GNU/Linux may be these computers’ only secure hope, what do you think?

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[–] blazeknave 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is why we need functioning representative government. Something this big needs regulation.

No entity can own a percentage of the global fucking economy and be less accountable than a member of the UN.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yes, many other products as well. Not sure why there are no regulations regarding e waste.