Huawei to drop Windows, shifting to HarmonyOS and Linux for future PCs (www.techspot.com)

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Huawei's computer business is on the verge of a major shift in the coming weeks. The Chinese company may soon be forced to abandon Windows, leaving it with limited options for continuing to bring new PCs to market.

Starting in April 2025, Huawei will launch new PC models that no longer use Windows as their default operating system. According to domestic sources cited by MyDrivers, the Guangdong-based company may soon lose the ability to sell Windows PCs to Chinese customers. As a result, Huawei appears to be shifting its focus toward Linux and HarmonyOS, its proprietary operating system.

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[-] coldsideofyourpillow@lemmy.cafe 5 points 2 weeks ago

This is not what I meant by year of the Linux desktop 😧

possible hot take

I would prefer Windows over HarmonyOS. I expect the OS to have a lot of bloat and proprietary bullshit. At least with Windows, I have the freedom to debloat it (to an extent). Also, the bootloader will probably be locked on these new PCs, so one won't even be able to install "genuine" GNU/Linux distros.

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