I don't believe most people would know about the change, and if they will, I doubt they'll care.
As long stuff don't break, people don't care about OSs. It's just as nerds.
There's no Linux, MacOS, and Windows. There's only 'computer'. The computer works or does not.
Sometimes they'll know Apple has computers too, and they're different. That's usually basically it.
This is the correct answer. The number of people who skip updates is way way higher than most here think. The only ones who stick to it, are nerds and commercial entities...and a lot of those swapped to 11 already.
perhaps higher amongst fediverse users, but not with the general public.. default settings all around--including auto updates, no intentionally installed browser addons, maybe a wallpaper change. but that's it... is the most common windows configuration we see, by far.
Most people straight up will ignore them for months. Eventually forced to install and reboot. No one is jumping ship to 11 if their system doesn't handle it. They won't even know the shit no longer updates.
If anything they'll be glad it's no longer forcing updates on them.
Talk about easy targets for ransomware gangs and info-stealers. I wonder what'll be listing all over the .onion sites within a month.
(no consumer is going to pay for extended) begins to really push people to Windows 11
Consumers aren't exactly ecstatic about throwing away perfectly serviceable computers just so Microsoft can push their spyware-cum-advertising platform down their throats either.
I'd say this is a great push towards Linux for anybody who knows anything about computers and isn't a corporation with a dumbass MCSE jockey as an "IT" guy.
I-it advertises cum?
https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/07/28/microsoft-copilot-ais-official-avatar-looks-like-a-blob-of-semen/
They recently announced they are changing it to AI generated avatars
Most of my gaming friends have been asking me about linux setup (or win10 LTSC), so it seems that crowd is ready.
You can convert existing Windows 10 installs to LTSC or IoT, Without losing files. I've been helping a few people I know switch over the last few days.
I would obviously like it if more people moved to Linux, but most people I know ain't gonna more because of certain software....okay it's mainly Fortnite and Call of Duty. >.>
I'll help anyone with it who actually wants to try Linux, I got at least one person to try dual booting.
Could you share your technique om how to turn a an already installed Windows 10 into the LTSC/ IoT versions? My work laptop needs Windows (the software doesnt work with Wine on Linux) and I'd love to stay on Windows 10 for a few more years.
You can use regedit to make the LTSC IoT installer think you're already on an LTSC IoT build so it just installs without doing a clean install.
I first learnt about it from this Youtube video but they only show how to get the base LTSC version and not IoT which will get updates until 2032.
Here's the values I used.
"CurrentBuild"="19044"
"CurrentBuildNumber"="19044"
"EditionID"="IoTEnterpriseS"
"ProductName"="Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021"
"ReleaseId"="2009"
"DisplayVersion"="21H2"
I have them in a registry script along with txt guide I've been sending to my friends. Not sure if I can directly post them here however.
without losing files? could you please share your method? thought this was impossible since ltsc is 21h2 and consumer variant's 22h2.
I replied to another comment explaining it.
for shits and giggles i took a win7 and a win81 straight to iot 24 with no problems on either. run the upgrade from a rufus'd (these were 2009-10 era desktops) usb made from a modded (upgradematrix) iso. going to 10 ltsc or iot should be the same process.
you could just point them to everybody's favorite github-hosted script which has an option to unlock extended updates.
eBay would be the most obvious place (often where computers sold from government auctions or business liquidations end up), but also e-waste recycling centers, actual auctions held by the companies themselves (this is where having a guy on the inside willing to give you a date of liquidation would be perfect), or just simple donations and giveaways that are "as-is".
Do note you can't take all machines that are being removed - in the US at least, computers bought with public money (most often schools), must be sent to e-waste or scrap reclamation due to compliance with government accounting mandates. There are exceptions to this (auctions), but those are usually never at schools or libraries.
some of the schools around me just post on their web site or fb when they're getting rid of old systems. they're gone within an hour or two.. they're priced to sell fast.
I got a Macbook Pro 15" 2012 (i7 Ivy quad-core) with an excellent battery for $20. retrofitted it with 16 GB for $15 and a "damaged" 500 GB SSD for $10. runs Fedora with Plasma like a dream - that kinda deal?
this morning scored a 15" hires 2011 for less than $5 that I'm gonna take the screen off and transplant it ova here. plan to rock this beast for many, many moons.
I'm planning to switch mine's to Linux Mint, probably dual-booting just in case.
Some manufacturers have outlets for refurbished devices. They're not like bargain bin prices, but it's something.
There's also a lot of electronics recyclers on eBay. I've haven't had any bad experiences there.
You could also try going to local thrift stores. Don't bother with Goodwill though. They put all their good stuff online. Unless you live near one of their dedicated electronics stores, like the one in Tallahassee, Florida.
The only other option I can think of is checking out something like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. Unfortunately, you do need a Facebook account for Marketplace.
A lot of people will probably just continue using Windows 10, but yeah now I'm wondering what the best models are that don't quiiiite support 11. I'd love to snag an decent tablet-PC
No one is waiting until that day. The deals are out there already.
I bought a second-hand laptop to in an attempt to capitalize on this, but it came with Windows 11 installed anyway.
It was cheap ($300 AUD) and it meets my needs (except for STUPID LENOVO SWAPPING THE CTRL AND FN KEYS LIKE WTF LENOVO SERIOUSLY EVEN IF I SWAP THEM BACK IN THE BIOS THE LINUX TERMINAL STILL HAS THEM SWAPPED) so I'm satisfied.
Oh god damnit, i forgot about the discounted laptops. I mean, i still snagged a nice little thing on the cheap, but i probably could've gotten a nicer thing in like two weeks
You get one year of security updates extra if you're logged in with a Microsoft account. Just sayin'
I'd rather install win10 LTSC than use an MS account for the OS lol
My roommate with his ancient laptop actually wants to pay for extended support of windows 10. He won’t get another computer and he won’t switch to a different os.
There are people this dumb out there.
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