Microsoft wants to move Windows fully to the cloud (www.theverge.com)

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[-] zombiepiratefromspace@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

That's going to be interesting.

Here in Germany, we are forced to use Windows in schools because "it's what the kids need in the real world".

By forcing Windows to work cloud-only, they are literally making it illegal to use in schools here, because we can't force children to use anything doing data-harvesting in order to pursue their education.

Fun times ahead!

[-] Patrick-Haverkamp754@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

in the US, all the kids use chrome books, data harvesting is rampant

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[-] Rhaedas@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Excel and Word in the cloud really suck, so let's do the whole operating system. Sure, why not?

[-] Deemo@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

This might be a hot take but I wonder how this would be priced.

It could be handy for cloud gaming (since gforce now publishers are trying to block it).

[-] depictodds@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Ugh, rent seeking. Typical

[-] cassetti@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Cool, I've been looking for an excuse to move to Linux again. I tried ubuntu years ago but it was too limited in features and capabilities to fully replace windows for my productivity needs. Time for me to dual-boot so I can start getting more practice with Linux (Probably going to go for Linux Mint this time around)

[-] Talaraine@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Agreed. I've been lazy because I'm a gamer, but at this point it's time. I hope the other game companies can figure out something like Proton to play on Mint.

[-] Dave_C137@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Kill two birds with one stone, get a Steam Deck?

You get a distro (arch) wrapped up into an excellent gaming device, and can drop into desktop mode for productivity needs. For 400 bucks, it's a pretty sweet setup, imo.

Or, if you have the machine already, certainly take advantage of the enhancements Steam has contributed to proton, and game on.

[-] Talaraine@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah I had a catastrophic lighting strike and ended up having to buy a nice gaming pc during the pandemic. I love everything I've heard about steam deck but will be pc bound until I get my money's worth xD

[-] HubertManne@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I bought one for this reason but have been meaning to dual boot it. Partially because Im not wild about its desktop but also I want to seperate my gaming and nongaming more.

[-] patchw3rk@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

It's actually hilarious that consoles might become the new must-have gaming equipment because of this.

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[-] RoboRay@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Linux distros like Fedora, Ubuntu, Mint and Pop! have been fully capable of replacing Windows for typical work and home uses for several years.

Even gaming is very close to being on-par now.

There are still niches dependent on Windows, like specialized engineering software or anyone that simply refuses to use anything other than Adobe products.

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[-] Acetanilide@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

What is the best resource for learning other OS? I'm thinking Linux but am pretty open since I am not knowledgeable.

[-] u_tamtam@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago

Just install yourself a Linux and search the web when in need 🙂

[-] FergleFFergleson@fedia.io 1 points 2 years ago

Honestly, in my opinion/my experience the best way to learn linux is to (1) just jump in and start using it and (2) being patient with yourself while you adjust. Nothing makes you quite as comfortable with using an operating system like using it every day, even if all you do is boot it up, open a web browser and watch gifs of cats on the Internet. When I was making the switch, it was invaluable to just be in there, using regularly. Second was also to be patient with myself. I found, at first, that i was getting frustrated when I needed to troubleshoot something because I was so used to the Windows way of things. I had to give myself time to learn and adapt.

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[-] TwoGems@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Did you know Windows10 LTSC exists? It's mainly free of any telemetry and you can tweak it fully, and even remove Edge by force if you need to ( though I believe you can also force remove Edge in the normal versions). Been much happier with the version.

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