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Microsoft's draconian Windows 11 restrictions will send an estimated 240 million PCs to the landfill when Windows 10 hits end of life in 2025 (www.tomshardware.com)
submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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Microsoft, doing it's part to make the world a better place.

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I’m seriously thinking of trying Linux when Windows 11 is forced.

Sorry for the uncalled advice, but if you're considering it, you might as well try it now. Specially in ways that don't limit your access to Windows, such as live USB and dual boot (Windows and Linux in the same machine, at the same time). So if you do decide "I'm ditching Windows", in the future, you'll have an easier time doing so.

[–] PM_Your_Nudes_Please 19 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Yup. Don’t wait until the W11 upgrade is imminent. Start it now, so you have a year of experience under your belt and can help your friends switch too when they’re forced to upgrade.