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Plan for Windows 10 EOL and discounted old laptops (piefed.world)
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So that very important day is almost upon us.

October 14th is the day set for when Windows 10 stops security updates (no consumer is going to pay for extended) and begins to really push people to Windows 11. Windows 11 has strict hardware requirements that a lot of "older" devices that most people have do not meet.

And so, I am sure many individuals and companies may be getting rid of their old laptops and even desktops to recoup the vost of new devices.

What is the plan, when should we move in? What kind of deals should we be looking out for?

I want to find a great deal on a great laptop just for the fun of it. Some of my friends (converted to Linux) are waiting to get new laptops and score a deal. I have been waiting years for this day and I hope it can feel like a special day.

Any good places to look for these kinds of deals?

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[–] ExtremeDullard@piefed.social 27 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (3 children)

(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.

[–] ReversalHatchery@beehaw.org 1 points 1 day ago

I don't think the average consumer knows about those issues. what makes you think they do?

[–] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 3 days ago

Most of my gaming friends have been asking me about linux setup (or win10 LTSC), so it seems that crowd is ready.