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Windows 10 end of life could prompt torrent of e-waste as 240 million devices set for scrapheap | ITPro (www.itpro.com)
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Analysts have warned Windows 10 end of life plans could spark a global torrent of e-waste, with millions of devices expected to be scrapped in the coming years. 

Research from Canalys shows that up to 240 million PCs globally could be terminated as a result of the shift over to Windows 11, raising critical questions about device refreshes and the responsibility of vendors to extend life cycles.

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[-] TigrisMorte@kbin.social 1 points 10 months ago

He proclaimed while on his linux device running ios or android.

[-] stephen01king@lemmy.zip 1 points 10 months ago

So you agree that desktop Linux is shit since we have good examples of a Unix based OS that is usable for the general public and has no trouble gaining marketshare?

[-] TigrisMorte@kbin.social 1 points 10 months ago

Linux runs those. you are bitching about the UI.

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