Isn’t that just the standard MS has had for extended security updates for long? Basically just “fuck you if you don’t want to upgrade your old ass system we’re gonna charge for maintaining that shit”
I mean I get it, though understand why people don’t want to hop to win11 but get on Linux then bitch
Yeah. They have always done extended support like this.
This is just the beginning of a yearly subscription for Windows OS. Just wait.
By offering extended support? Same as they’ve done since at least windows 95?
Windows bad, remember?
Oh right. Uh, Bill Gates personally gave me AIDS.
Bill Gates gave me the 5G covid vaccine microchip.
Edit: /s
Normies will pay. They aint got nothing to hide and they are not poor!
Quit being poor, mate
Normies won’t pay for this wtf are you smoking? They’re just gonna let their computer not be up to date and not care.
Maybe you are right… This aint netlfix
This isnt available to individuals anyhow, only to schools and businesses.
It’s actually available for individuals now, the first time Microsoft has done this. Though it isn’t clear if Home versions most individuals would have is included, or if it’s for the Pro version only.
This makes me want to downgrade to 10 and just pay for the subscription
Oh interesting! I was reading something recently that said MS had clarified that it was for businesses only, but that must have been an old article.
This is just the beginning of a thread of ragebait and misinformation. Windows has been doing this for yearrssssssss. Stop sensationalizing old news.
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Nah, I would rather use free Linux.
It’s actually incredible how good Linux is, and it’s entirely free. No ads, no bullshit, just a rock solid OS. It’s staggering how small a proportion of people use it.
It’s amazing how much better an operating system can be when it’s built by the community.
can you point me in the direction to learn?
https://itsfoss.com/install-ubuntu/
The best advice I’ve heard is to not overthink the distribution. There are so many, and the differences are actually a lot smaller than people let on. Most of the differences are cosmetic, and the differences that are not cosmetic are things a beginner wouldn’t notice, like package management policies.
Ubuntu, while not perfect, probably has the most straightforward installation process and is widely used so you can get lots of help online.
Once you get a little more comfortable with Linux, check out the Arch Linux Wiki. It is filled with lots and lots of really good info that usually pertains to all Linux distributions, not just Arch.
Start following different Linux communities on Lemmy and Mastadon, there are many great communities.
Also, there will always be assholes who gate keep - this is not unique to Linux. So ignore the few haters out there, there is an overwhelming majority of super helpful and kind people out there.
Arch BTW?
OK Looks like my little MS Surface is going to be running Linux.
I’m running Win 10 Ameliorated on mine. Manual driver installs were the only big hiccup. Works well otherwise, but it’s not my daily driver.
I can’t really use Linux since my work is deeply embedded in Microsoft everything; I need OneDrive to work dependably.
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Unless you pirated W10 it was not free. The price of laptop and PC hardware with Windows per-installed is subsidized.
I got my license for free from Microsoft, they literally gave them away when 10 was first launching, it was some kind of ambassador program ig but whatever it was it didnt require paying for anything.
First time ive had a legitimate windows license since xp
It was offered as a free upgrade for anyone with Wishes 7/8. And you could get free upgrades to those from earlier editions of Windows, too.
Some people haven’t paid for Windows in 2 decades-ish with a legit retail purchase.
I upgraded for free from windows 7
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alright how do I switch to linux
You embrace the Gospel of Truth from Sloppily Generated Arch Jesus.
I’d say start out with Linux Mint (debian edition) if you need something simple. Bazziteos if you’re a gamer. Jump around as you see fit. Maybe put it on a vm to test it out or make a ventoy usb to put a bunch of isos on and test them all out.
when you say test them out what am I looking for? I really truthfully play very simple low demand games and older games a little, I mostly use my computer for browsing/writing/work.
easy to install, free of bullshit and compatible with Firefox lol also light demand my laptop is a little guy
When I say gaming I mean steam, proton, Wine, epic games stuff is pretty much pre installed, if you don’t need all that then linux mint should do fine
At this point am gonna use linux.
As Steve Ballmer said… Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux …
On a slightly more serious note though: switch to Linux, jd if you still need windows for something, run it in a VM under Linux. Just don’t pay for the license because fuck Microsoft
“We let known security holes in our products, causing even the US government to be hacked, because revealing tha they existed in the first place would cost customers and hurt our bottom and only line: money. But don’t worry! Our CEO just promised we will never do it again, pretty smile”.
LMFAO, as if they won’t end up piratable.
Time to pirate my Windows updates
This is great. Can’t wait to help everyone learn linux!
What do you actually learn about Linux? How do those two differ?
Just what you need to know to use it. Every OS is different. How to install it, install programs, troubleshoot problems, shortcuts and things to mske life easier.
