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Microsoft tries to convince Windows 10 users to buy a new PC with full-screen prompts (www.theverge.com)

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[–] [email protected] 60 points 2 days ago

NO

[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 days ago (8 children)

I hate how microsoft seems to think they own the term PC now and it can mean anything they want. Some of the "Copilot+ PCs" they're advertising on things like this have ARM CPUs which means they aren't PCs. I would even argue that a lot of x86 computers aren't PCs now because they only support UEFI booting so aren't PC compatible. They need to just call them computers or come up with a new term

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago

Microsoft sucks, but surely they have to know that already

[–] [email protected] 30 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Windows 10 LTSC currently has an EoL date of 2027-01-12.

No store, no cortana, much less bullshit in general.
LTSC is the only current windows version I even remotely consider having.

[–] [email protected] 38 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Paying Microsoft more money so they can give you less Windows is a very Microsoft thing to do.

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 days ago (6 children)

Windows 10 LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) is a specialized version of Windows 10 that's all about reliability and stability. It’s tailored for specific use cases like medical devices, ATMs, industrial systems, and other environments where updates could mess with critical operations.

Key Points About Windows 10 LTSC: Minimal Updates: LTSC skips the frequent feature updates you see with regular Windows 10 and sticks to just security updates and critical fixes. Each version gets 10 years of support—5 years mainstream and 5 years extended. Stripped-Down Version: This version ditches all the extra stuff like Cortana, the Microsoft Store, Edge, and bundled games, making it lightweight and focused. Stability Above All: It’s designed to be rock-solid and isn’t about chasing the latest features. Release Schedule: New LTSC versions come out every 2-3 years, tied to specific Windows 10 feature updates (like Windows 10 LTSC 2021). Who It's For: It’s for specialized devices and setups where you can’t afford sudden changes. It’s not something you’d typically use on your daily home or work PC. How You Get It: LTSC is available through volume licensing and is really meant for businesses and enterprises. Misconceptions: It’s not for regular use, like avoiding updates or keeping things ultra-simple on a personal PC. It doesn’t support a lot of modern hardware and features, so unless you have a very specific need, you’re better off sticking with the regular versions of Windows 10.

If you’re thinking about LTSC, make sure it actually fits what you’re trying to do—its limitations could end up being a headache if you’re not using it in the right way.

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[–] [email protected] 107 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Micro$oft doesn't understand that these full-screen new Win11 PCs are actually Linux ads!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I am concerned that most users won't understand that either

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (6 children)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Btw.

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[–] [email protected] 105 points 3 days ago (11 children)

I'm praising Valve right now for all the work they've put into Proton.

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[–] [email protected] 35 points 3 days ago (2 children)

This whole Win 11 mess is what finally convinced me to switch. I still can't get over that Settings hasn't reached feature parity with Control Panel yet. Figured if I have to re-learn how to do settings for the 10th time, I might as well do it in an OS that isn't shoving ads in my face.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Try Fedora! I find it it just works out of the box and the little I don't know I can Google, tho im Linux newby myself

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