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'It's obvious that users are frustrated': consumer rights group accuses Microsoft of not providing a 'viable solution' for Windows 10 users who can't upgrade to Windows 11 (www.techradar.com)
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  • Microsoft recently threw a lifeline to consumers, offering alternatives to paying $30 for extended support for Windows 10
  • Public Interest Research Group thinks this doesn't go far enough in terms of avoiding an impending e-waste calamity
  • The organization suggests Microsoft considers providing longer-term support for Windows 10, or relaxes the spec requirements for Windows 11
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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago (9 children)

Linux.

That said, it’s not for everyone. I don’t want to be tech support for relatives who can’t figure out how to use AirPods or how not download more bloatware during the course of general home computer use.

Needing one patch for one thing would mean a new computer because “nothing works” for at least one relative.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I’ve been considering putting a parent on Fedora Kinoite. Less to break, and they understand the App Store concept so just using flatpacks isn’t far fetched for them.

(edit: parent, not patent. Curse you autocorrect!)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

putting a patent on something that already exists? what are you on about?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

It happens all the time. Nintendo is currently using this tactic to harass the Palworld developers.

Patents are unethical and need to be abolished.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Whoops. Auto correct. Parent, not patent. I have a parent who keeps getting their machine infected with garbage.

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