Anyone who asks me about this is getting the “At least try Linux for free first before buying a new computer.
Another example I have is that my mother-in-law is retired. You think she needs a new computer? Nope! She’s getting Linux before a new computer. The only other option for her would be an iPad since she’s just browsing the web anyway.
orclev@lemmy.world 17 hours ago
Apparently some are even opting to reinstall Windows 7 rather than the trash fire that is 11. It seems like 10 was never loved, merely tolerated, and as MS continues to enshittify 10 in an attempt to force people onto 11 some are just going back to the previous good version of Windows.
the_crotch@sh.itjust.works 16 hours ago
Those people are stupid. Run a version of windows that won’t make you part of a botnet and make you my problem or don’t run it at all.
kurikai@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
If they are taking the time to install windows 7. I’m sure they are at least smart enough to not run random stuff on thier windows machine.
the_crotch@sh.itjust.works 15 hours ago
I don’t care what they’re running. Don’t connect an unsupported OS to the Internet or you’re eventually going to become my problem.
RustyShackleford@lemmy.zip 16 hours ago
I reinstalled Windows 7 on my laptop and dual-boot Linux and Windows 11 on my desktop.
blueworld@piefed.world 2 hours ago
I love it, but is anyone supporting the bug fixes for security?
Lfrith@lemmy.ca 13 hours ago
Windows 10 was when the stupid accounts became a thing on Windows and candy crush being installed after a fresh install so makes sense people never really loved 10. And they managed to make 11 even worse than it was at launch with the copilot crap.