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canetoad

(20,798 posts)

8. I agree with you

Reply to ParanoidAndroid (Reply #4)

Wed Oct 15, 2025, 06:00 PM

Oct 2025

But.... Many older people will find the change too frustrating to deal with.

There are ways of changing the BIOS to allow Win11 to run on unsupported software but again, I believe it is not something that many people will attempt.

BTW, here are instructions https://www.howtogeek.com/759925/how-to-install-windows-11-on-an-unsupported-pc/

E-waste, consumerism, AI - things I hate being forced on people.

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The End of Windows 10 Support Is an E-Waste Disaster in the Making [View all] Nevilledog Oct 2025 OP

There are ways to configure 11 to work with older computers SheltieLover Oct 2025 #1

Yes there are, and for those who don't, there are ways to recycle the old computers and lostincalifornia Oct 2025 #2

If you are on a personal win 10 laptop (not commercial), backed up, and not able to upgrade to WIN 11 you may still hlthe2b Oct 2025 #3

there's always ubuntu linux ParanoidAndroid Oct 2025 #4

I agree with you canetoad Oct 2025 #8

Learn Linux. Its as easy as Windows anymore, mostly free and will run on these laptops for another 10 years Cheezoholic Oct 2025 #5

People and businesses should be able to donate those systems to schools, or needy people, with linux installed. usonian Oct 2025 #6

E-waste stream, or Linux stream ? eppur_se_muova Oct 2025 #7

My Windows 10 all-in-one qualified for the free 1 yr extension. AnnaLee Oct 2025 #9

Back in the 1990s, it seemed we had to replace or upgrade hardware every two or three years just to be relevant. Intractable Oct 2025 #10

It's a windfall for Linux users. Useful machines for free! hunter Oct 2025 #11