Microsoft's ESU is now officially available for businesses.
    • blindsight@beehaw.org
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      2 months ago

      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.

    • maxprime@lemmy.ml
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      2 months ago

      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.

        • maxprime@lemmy.ml
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          2 months ago

          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.

  • Hal-5700X@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    So if you still want to use Windows 10 after October 2025. You need to pay them $30 to do it. Okay, just update to 11 or use Linux. Where’s the problem?

    • Salvo@aussie.zone
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      2 months ago

      A lot of not-that-old computers don’t meet the system requirements for Windows 11.

      And by “not-that-old” I mean serves the limited purpose it was built for 8 years ago and is still working perfectly fine.

      Hardware is lasting longer, users are less demanding.

  • Phoenixz@lemmy.ca
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    2 months ago

    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”.

    • MostRegularPeople@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      I’m a neanderthal. I barely know how computers work. I switched to Linux mint cinnamon a couple months ago. I’m a light user, mostly using word processing, internet, Foundry VTT to run games, and some light gaming via steam. I watched some YouTube videos and read some articles and just kinda sent it. It is offensively easy. I see no reason to go back to windows.

      There are some things that take getting used to, but the user interface is really similar to windows and I would argue is largely more functional.

      This video and this article helped a lot.

      Remember, I am dumb and I did it. You can do it.

    • /home/pineapplelover@lemm.ee
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      2 months ago

      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.

      • Doom@ttrpg.network
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        2 months ago

        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

  • geography082@lemm.ee
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    2 months ago

    Tbh sounds fair. I mean keeping systems secure is not cheap task . If we can kep using w10 without all the “free AI “ shit , is not bad . I mean they will get their income from w11 from it on users… From users data. They should add windows clean with the office subscription and a not clean option . I would not say free. We are used to think that free is better, but there are a lot of time invested in development and updates. Linux free distros are not so secure, they even do a statement you have to agree to use them. that’s why companies pay Read hat .

    • ...m...@ttrpg.network
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      2 months ago

      …windows 10 was free to a lot of people; it’s a pretty solid OS and i’d be happy to pay a fair price for ongoing support…

      • Nik282000@lemmy.ca
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        2 months ago

        Unless you pirated W10 it was not free. The price of laptop and PC hardware with Windows per-installed is subsidized.

        • blindsight@beehaw.org
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          2 months ago

          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.

        • HappyTimeHarry@lemm.ee
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          2 months ago

          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