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Microsoft will charge Windows 10 users $30 per year for security updates (www.tomshardware.com)

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[-] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 7 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

As Steve Ballmer said.... Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux Linux ....

On a slightly more serious note though: switch to Linux, jd if you still need windows for something, run it in a VM under Linux. Just don't pay for the license because fuck Microsoft

"We let known security holes in our products, causing even the US government to be hacked, because revealing tha they existed in the first place would cost customers and hurt our bottom and only line: money. But don't worry! Our CEO just promised we will never do it again, pretty smile".

[-] geography082@lemm.ee 13 points 5 days ago

Tbh sounds fair. I mean keeping systems secure is not cheap task . If we can kep using w10 without all the “free AI “ shit , is not bad . I mean they will get their income from w11 from it on users… From users data. They should add windows clean with the office subscription and a not clean option . I would not say free. We are used to think that free is better, but there are a lot of time invested in development and updates. Linux free distros are not so secure, they even do a statement you have to agree to use them. that’s why companies pay Read hat .

[-] myrrh@ttrpg.network 5 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

...windows 10 was free to a lot of people; it's a pretty solid OS and i'd be happy to pay a fair price for ongoing support...

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[-] Agent641@lemmy.world 7 points 5 days ago

Do we get a refund when it fails prove secure?

[-] Doom@ttrpg.network 10 points 5 days ago

alright how do I switch to linux

[-] dubyakay@lemmy.ca 5 points 5 days ago

You embrace the Gospel of Truth from Sloppily Generated Arch Jesus.

[-] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 3 points 5 days ago

I'd say start out with Linux Mint (debian edition) if you need something simple. Bazziteos if you're a gamer. Jump around as you see fit. Maybe put it on a vm to test it out or make a ventoy usb to put a bunch of isos on and test them all out.

[-] Doom@ttrpg.network 1 points 5 days ago

when you say test them out what am I looking for? I really truthfully play very simple low demand games and older games a little, I mostly use my computer for browsing/writing/work.

easy to install, free of bullshit and compatible with Firefox lol also light demand my laptop is a little guy

[-] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 1 points 4 days ago

When I say gaming I mean steam, proton, Wine, epic games stuff is pretty much pre installed, if you don't need all that then linux mint should do fine

[-] MostRegularPeople@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

I'm a neanderthal. I barely know how computers work. I switched to Linux mint cinnamon a couple months ago. I'm a light user, mostly using word processing, internet, Foundry VTT to run games, and some light gaming via steam. I watched some YouTube videos and read some articles and just kinda sent it. It is offensively easy. I see no reason to go back to windows.

There are some things that take getting used to, but the user interface is really similar to windows and I would argue is largely more functional.

This video and this article helped a lot.

Remember, I am dumb and I did it. You can do it.

[-] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago

if youre dead set to keep windows, just disconnect it from the internet.

[-] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

People argue that Internet should be treated as a utility because it's required so I'm not sure removing the Internet would really work.

[-] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

ive had it disconnected from my win10 machine for 4 years now. broadband is not a utility and isnt likely to ever be so the expense to bring it out here in a consistently usable form is still prohibitive. those of us in the wilds of the world have to use sattelite or nothing outside of basic cell service

[-] mvirts@lemmy.world 15 points 6 days ago

How much for security updates for XP?

[-] arudesalad@sh.itjust.works 22 points 6 days ago

The navy pays $9million a year for xp updates

[-] mvirts@lemmy.world 14 points 6 days ago

I want to meet the windows XP update team in 2024 😁

[-] trolololol@lemmy.world 8 points 6 days ago

Sure they're down the hall, next to the Cobol room.

[-] Bakkoda@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 days ago

I work with automation in manufacturing facilities on the regular. Windows CE and XP are fuckin everywhere.

[-] yannic@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 days ago

My understanding is that the cost of Extended Security Updates (ESU) goes up every year.

[-] Mwa@lemm.ee 7 points 5 days ago

At this point am gonna use linux.

[-] iAvicenna@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

You already paid for your OS? Too bad you're gonna pay again.

[-] JokeDeity@lemm.ee 3 points 5 days ago

LMFAO, as if they won't end up piratable.

[-] observes_depths@aussie.zone 1 points 5 days ago

This is great. Can't wait to help everyone learn linux!

[-] frengo@lemm.ee 1 points 5 days ago

What do you actually learn about Linux? How do those two differ?

[-] observes_depths@aussie.zone 1 points 2 days ago

Just what you need to know to use it. Every OS is different. How to install it, install programs, troubleshoot problems, shortcuts and things to mske life easier.

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