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bucolic_frolic

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27. I've used Mint for about 8 years
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 08:05 AM
Apr 2024

It is greatly improved, most things are automatic. There is no hand holding but tech support is available at various sites, official and not, and search engine support is fabulous compared to 2016. I enjoy the universal compatibility. Recently I bought a Windows 11S pc, and I'm not opting for Microsoft freebies, I'm too wedded to LibreOffice and GIMP (a Photoshop equivalent).

But you can't blame Bill Gates on fees for Windows pricing. He needs the money!

For those prices you may as well ditch your current machine and buy a new one.

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Microsoft reveals subscription pricing [View all] Yellowdog-1966 Apr 2024 OP
maybe you or someone can explain... ret5hd Apr 2024 #1
They will move onto windows 11 next. Yellowdog-1966 Apr 2024 #6
MAC OS updates are free. brooklynite Apr 2024 #10
Yep! I love me some Apples! BComplex Apr 2024 #19
Something will supersede W11, whether... ret5hd Apr 2024 #12
Windows has a known 10 year sunset for the Pro OS. That's 2025. NutmegYankee Apr 2024 #13
MacOS here as well. Layzeebeaver Apr 2024 #26
It's not that it's so desirable, it's just what is on people's older computers. bluesbassman Apr 2024 #14
It's not that folk especially love Win 10 canetoad Apr 2024 #22
Ubuntu if you're Linux challenged. Debian if you can run solo. Wonder Why Apr 2024 #2
99.5% of computer users are not prepared or willing to go to an open source Operating System. brooklynite Apr 2024 #11
Games and Office. Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #3
There are work-arounds for installing Win 11 on a "non-certified" device. Disaffected Apr 2024 #16
Sure, but that excludes, again all but the tech savvy, and basically all work pcs. Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #20
Your right about needing a pc since smartphone are used more Yellowdog-1966 Apr 2024 #21
Pretty happy with Ubuntu overall. John Ludi Apr 2024 #4
FWIW... Rver Apr 2024 #5
But they are upgrading for free right? So it sounds like they are just pushing an incentive to stay current. themaguffin Apr 2024 #7
Can't upgrade if you're processor won't support it. bluesbassman Apr 2024 #15
Been using Ubuntu as my operating system for dobleremolque Apr 2024 #8
The alternative being: buy a modern computer that can support current OS platforms brooklynite Apr 2024 #9
I get that security updates cost money...... TheRealNorth Apr 2024 #17
Isn't that pretty typical? Once an OS is no longer supported, support fees are more expensive. Chakaconcarne Apr 2024 #18
Lol. I call bullshit ecstatic Apr 2024 #23
It has the same lifespan as Windows 7. Both 10 years. LeftInTX Apr 2024 #24
W11 has hardware requirements that block upgrades Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #25
That's true. I've been receiving notices that my system did not have the requirements for Windows 11. LeftInTX Apr 2024 #29
Millions of 'office pc's' are now effectively junk. Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #32
I've used Mint for about 8 years bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #27
Can you still upgrade to Windows 11 for free? Renew Deal Apr 2024 #28
See this post LeftInTX Apr 2024 #30
Linux has come a long long way. bullimiami Apr 2024 #31
Linux is quite serviceable but tends to lack drivers BadgerKid Apr 2024 #33
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