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As Microsoft Forces Users to Ditch Windows 10, It Announces That It’s Also Turning Windows 11 into an AI-Controlled Monstrosity (futurism.com)
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[–] 18 points 10 months ago (5 children)

Can anyone drop a few hints on how to keep Win 10 running for as long as possible?

As of now I think I'll shell out the bucks to have the enterprise version until it expires. 3 years or so from what I've heard?

Then in 2029 I'll switch to Linux. Or give up computers for good, fuck it.

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  • [–] 39 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    Why not start Linux now so when you're forced to occasionally fall back as you develop your new workflow you can?

    To answer your actual question, lack of support is, practically, the loss of updates that fix current problems and the shift of software support. A rotting house is still a shelter, just with more bugs.

    Dont shell out for enterprise, check out KMS bypasses for enterprise install, theyre quite effective.

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  • [–] 26 points 10 months ago*

    Seconding this, please do NOT give microsoft any money. I have (cracked) W10 LTSC on my desktop which supposedly will be supported through 2027, that should buy you enough time to get more comfortable with Linux before switching completely

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  • [–] 11 points 10 months ago

    You should start dual-booting or experimenting with VMs right now. It takes time to familiarize yourself and adapt your workflow to Linux. You have to be proactive about this. Don't wait until Windows 10 is dead for good before making the switch.

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago

    You can just use the MAS scripts that people are linking you to to switch versions to and activate Enterprise and then after that activate ESU extended updates for 3 years (until Oct 2028) without spending a cent. They're less effort than doing it the official way too.

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