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With support ending for Windows 10, the most popular desktop operating system in the world currently, possibly 240 million pcs may be sent to the landfill. This is mostly due to Windows 11’s exorbitant requirements. This will most likely result in many pcs being immediately outdated, and prone to viruses. GNU/Linux may be these computers’ only secure hope, what do you think?

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[–] BaldProphet@kbin.social 56 points 11 months ago (34 children)

The problem is most people don't have the technical ability or interest in switching to Linux. Here is the solution:

  1. We, as Linux users, must be better advocates for the platform to untechnical people.
  2. We should make ourselves available to help people make the transition.
[–] admiralteal@kbin.social 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I'd also bet that a huge portion of those offices rely on at least some kind of proprietary software that doesn't play nice/officially support Linux. MS Office, for example, or Autodesk's stuff. When I saw what a headache it would be to get these working on Linux, I just shrugged and decided I'd keep my dual boot available for when I inevitably have need.

You're turning up the cost dial for every additional workaround or adjustment you ask of people. Just to save what is fundamentally seen as $50-200 up front cost on a system for a new Windows 11 Pro license.

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The article and post title itself alludes to the fact that windows 11 won't support millions of machines, so a w11 license is useless. And if you meant you can buy a PC that supports w11 and is worth using, for $50, I need to consult with you for the world's best shopping tips

[–] EuroNutellaMan@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Tip 1: it's free if you steal it.

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