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ArkansasDemocrat1

(3,213 posts)
Sat Oct 19, 2024, 11:20 PM Oct 2024

Giving up on Microsoft after they stop supporting W10 with security updates [View all]

I have NOT been pleased with W10. Every new version since 7 gets more bug infested, slower and removes features I used or liked. Security isn't really any better and I turned off auto update so that I don't get blindsided by some new Tuesday update that borks my Thinkpad. I Google windows updates before I do em.

Microsoft tells me my device will not run 11. So...why would I spend $$ to buy a new device to be worse off?? How long before I have to buy another? That's not happening.

So, I'm going all Android after that in being on the 'Net and will be using my device as a W7 workstation with the WiFi switch off. I can read and listen to music or play a DVD on it.

Suggestions? Alternatives?

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If you don't need windows specific apps run Linux. bullimiami Oct 2024 #1
I have no experience at all with Ubuntu ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #2
Puppy Linux is easy synni Oct 2024 #8
Maybe up to and including Windows XP era computers. hunter Oct 2024 #16
Linux on the desktop is garbage ItsjustMe Oct 2024 #14
I have to heartily disagree with that. bullimiami Oct 2024 #15
I recommend learning Linux on a second machine. hunter Oct 2024 #17
Windows 11 runs great on my 10 year old HP. ItsjustMe Oct 2024 #3
Ubuntu is a good option like mentioned. duncang Oct 2024 #4
My device will double boot, so... ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #5
Yes. duncang Oct 2024 #10
Android is not an upgrade HelpImSurrounded Oct 2024 #6
MS isn't stopping Win 10 updates for another year. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #7
That's encouraging ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #9
I recommend the dual-boot with Ubuntu if you don't or can't get a new computer. usonian Oct 2024 #11
Try linux IbogaProject Oct 2024 #12
Mint Linux is very easy to install & use RainCaster Oct 2024 #13
I've used Linux LPBBEAR Oct 2024 #18
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