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[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 2 points 27 minutes ago

The end of windows 10 support is approaching. Windows 10 will go on for a while yet.

[–] SereneSadie@lemmy.myserv.one 6 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Call me when Libre doesn't suck/feel like it's stuck in 2003.

I won't hold my breath.

[–] RadioFreeArabia@lemmy.world 5 points 1 hour ago

If you don't like it, try OnlyOffice.

[–] slumberlust@lemmy.world 4 points 3 hours ago

If you find yourself not wanting to switch, there are third party options for patching. I'm going to try zero patch, but I have no experience with them to date.

[–] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 21 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

I've had windows update disabled for years so the fact that it's "end of life" don't mean shit to me. It'll keep chugging along for years more.

That said, I installed Mint a week ago and love it!

[–] HakunaHafada@lemm.ee 2 points 1 hour ago

Mint was my first Linux OS, and it's been really nice.

[–] LordOfLocksley@lemmy.world 34 points 6 hours ago (3 children)

I really need to stop putting it off and install Linux on my PC and laptops

[–] NotProLemmy@lemmy.ml 9 points 6 hours ago

Yes, exactly.

(Kinda unrelated side note: Nobody around me is getting that all these apps are STUPID and MAKES YOU THE PRODUCT. Just why are they critisizing without even trying them?)

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[–] sad_detective_man@leminal.space 11 points 5 hours ago (2 children)

I just rage-downgraded back to 10 a couple days ago. is there any reason why I shouldn't just keep using it after this year? are we ever going to see a risk for zero day exploits for it like happened for XP after it depreciated?

[–] m0stlyharmless@lemm.ee 6 points 1 hour ago

Consider running the LTSC version. It gets extended support.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 7 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

is there any reason why I shouldn’t just keep using it after this year?

You mean aside from all the reasons not to use Windows that applied even before deprecation? 'Cause there are a fuck-ton of those.

[–] sad_detective_man@leminal.space 6 points 4 hours ago

Unironically, yes. I was already aware of those and take them into account

[–] Mrkawfee@lemmy.world 13 points 6 hours ago

Installed Linux Mint a few months ago and have been dual booting. Hardly use Windows at all now.

Linux is exactly what an OS should be.

[–] Teppichbrand@feddit.org 9 points 6 hours ago
[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 hours ago
[–] Lulzagna@lemmy.world 3 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

The only time I use Windows is for Fusion 360

[–] Crozekiel@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I wish I could make parts in FreeCAD anywhere close to as good as I can in Fusion 360... I REALLY miss it since the move to Linux. I'm not anywhere near as excited about my 3D printer anymore since designing parts is a slog and the end result I am generally un-proud of. :( I feel like my only option (which sucks) is buy a second GPU for pass through and install windows 10 in a VM that only touches the internet once every 2 weeks to keep Fusion happy.

It’s possible to pass thru a single GPU. I followed this guide on my Fedora desktop

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eTWf5D092VY

[–] the_q@lemmy.zip 24 points 8 hours ago (20 children)

I always find it odd that posts like this get any downvotes at all. Like, are people really that in love with Windows and or Microsoft?

[–] pycorax@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Because the people that would or can switch would already switch after it's been posted for the 1000th time. It's not realistic because the vast majority of people simply don't care. People hate windows updates enough as it is, to most average people this is good news.

[–] the_q@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 hour ago

Not caring is why these corporations have the power they do.

Because mass recommending Linux to people with absolutely no nuance whatsoever is exactly why Linux users are seen as obnoxious and annoying. Not only does the website make no attempt to properly explain Linux it doesn't clearly outline its usecase. Its the very definition of the Linux user stereotype, blasted right in front of your face, reposted everywhere, and with a simple INSTALL LINUX and EVEYONE CAN INSTALL LINUX.

[–] lastunusedusername2@sh.itjust.works 31 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

It's because we've seen this post 1000 times

[–] toy_boat_toy_boat@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

and yet you persist. why?

(sorry, this is totally a troll)

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 9 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

It's because LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX LINUX

[–] grue@lemmy.world 11 points 4 hours ago
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[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 6 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

What is the highest spec pc I am likely to find for sale when people realise it cant go to windows 11?

Unless the requirements have changed, you’re looking at 2016-2017 era. Intel 7000-series, AMD Ryzen 1000-series. Newer may be available if there’s no TPM installed.

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[–] MangioneDontMiss@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 hours ago

wishful thinking. i mean i get where the sentiment is coming from, but normal users are going to have a lot of problems if they make that switch. especially if they need particular types of software.

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