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[–] FreddiesLantern@leminal.space 5 points 2 months ago
[–] LoafedBurrito@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

They keep updating my windows 10 computers at work and the one I have at home. None of my Microsoft apps work, I can't install paint, or photos or the Microsoft store. My personal computer freezes as soon as I open windows explorer. This just started after the last update.

I already have a Linux server downstairs and this week converted me windows 10 pc to endeavor OS. It's lightning fast and easy to use if you already know the problems with Linux.

[–] flop_leash_973@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The biggest selling points of Windows these days is familiarity, backwards compatibility, and gaming.

And the only one of those not under active threat by someone is the backwards compatibility. Which means there is an active shelf life on the viability of Windows as a big money maker on the consumer desktop/laptop. And once it starts to falter in that market then the enterprise will start to follow.

[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

I thought that thumbnail was sonic the hedgehog

[–] CosmoNova@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Maybe it‘s not slower, but smaller? I don‘t use Windows on my computer anymore.

[–] rozodru@pie.andmc.ca 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I wonder if a lot of it is because Microsoft will say your computer isn't compatible to upgrade but meanwhile it actually CAN be upgraded and users are just taking what Microsoft tells them as truth and not investigating further.

I myself have upgraded a couple of family members machines to Win 11 even though "technically" Microsoft claims they can't be. just went ahead with it anyways. I could have just thrown Linux on them like Mint or something but some people are just comfortable within windows.

[–] cyberwolfie@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

"Used to" maybe, but "comfortable" is a stretch

[–] pineapplelover@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 months ago (10 children)

My company is still on windows 10 cause we're broke af. We're so screwed

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