Windows 11's strict hardware requirements have received their fair share of controversy since launching in late 2021. Initially, Microsoft warned of compatibility issues, which didn't go over...
  • dylanmorgan@slrpnk.netEnglish
    522·
    10 个月前

    Time to start a nonprofit that cleans up old machines and installs Linux on them for deserving poor folks.

      • GigglyBobble@kbin.social
        21·
        10 个月前

        Ex-smokers are the most militant non-smokers. Why would it be different for ex Windows users/victims?

    • oo1@kbin.social
      4·
      10 个月前

      new fork of legacyOS into LandfillOS.
      based on “De Bin”
      The only major change needs to be you save stuff by putting it into the wastebasket.

    • _dev_null@lemmy.zxcvn.xyzEnglish
      4·
      10 个月前

      That’s what I’m talking about. I just picked up a dell optiplex micro for about $100 on ebay.

      Can’t wait to see what the corps dump onto the market post-win11 apocalypse!

      • Funderpants @lemmy.caEnglish
        7·
        10 个月前

        Why am I just learning about this $80 thin system right now?

        My current server runs around 80 watts idle,but it’s also my gaming pc. I’d love to replace it with something dedicated that can handle direct streaming 4k with the occasional transcode around the house, at less wattage.

    • SereneHurricane@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      9 个月前

      Oh man. What a headache. I’m a seasoned Linux user but I couldn’t get my Nvidia GPU working on my Linux machine.

      I had to switch back to Windows to be productive

    • Ahri Boy@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      2·
      10 个月前

      Learning how to use open source alternatives to proprietary software on Windows is the starting point before transition to Linux.

    • Ahri Boy@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      1·
      10 个月前

      Before that, learning how to use open source alternatives to proprietary software on Windows is the starting point before transition to Linux.

    • Draedron@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      29·
      10 个月前

      I used to have a positive attitude to Linux and even used Tails but you Linux bros are so annoying I really dislike the OS

      • Caveman@lemmy.worldEnglish
        51·
        10 个月前

        That’s a very weird sentence. I don’t like X because X enthusiast are so annoying.

        It’s like saying “I used to have a positive attitude to pasta and even cooked rigatoni but you Italians are so annoying I really dislike the pasta.”

    • Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      5·
      10 个月前

      Sure, or just windows 10 even. My custom build still smokes most mid and entry level off the shelf pcs but is ineligible for win11 BS requirements. As a result, my start button is still way over on the left side! What in the hell is the alure of 11 that people feel the need to toss their system? I don’t see it.

      • oo1@kbin.social
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        10 个月前

        I think the “researchers” may not actually have gathered any data on what actually happens in these types of scenarios. beyond people just keeping on with old os which a lot will unless MS intentionally sends out a brick-update.
        lots of countires/municipalities have WEE programmes to try to prevent electronics from getting to landfil - especially until things like batteries and other toxic or dangerous chemicals can be removed.

        Or the headline is pure clickbait garbage - it’s bad enough that i’m not going to bother clicking and read any more filth.

  • ArugulaZ@kbin.social
    171·
    10 个月前

    You know who throws away computers? WASTEFUL people. There’s always a use for older, “obsolete” technology. Today’s tablet could become tomorrow’s clock or picture frame. Today’s computer could become tomorrow’s server or game system or video player. You just have to have a little creativity and some knowledge of tech.

    • Black Skinned Jew@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
      7·
      10 个月前

      I used to think the same way as you before realize someone garbage it’s someone else treasure, so now I sell anything too old for my uses to add some extra money and get new stuff, usually don’t throw away anything, for example I like to disguise old laptops and CPUs to sell the working old parts to people who repair industrial old equipment, plenty of people willing to pay good money for some pieces of old shitty hardware.

    • kayazere@feddit.nlEnglish
      2·
      10 个月前

      I don’t think it’s fair to blame individual consumers. The whole consumer electrics industry is predicated on planned obsolescence and getting the consumer to buy the latest devices. In reality computers and smartphones have stagnated in terms of functionally for every day people and frequent upgrades aren’t necessary.

      Here Microsoft has colluded with hardware manufactures so Windows 11 will obsolete perfectly usable computers. What choice does the consumer have to fight back? Regulation is needed to force consumer electronics to be sustainable and long lasting.

      • Dablin@kbin.social
        1·
        10 个月前

        At the end of the day, consumers enable this behaviour by majoratively buying into their bullshit. If people just stopped supporting the bearers of bad practices, companies like Microsoft would change tack in a nano second to remain commercially viable.

    • DessertStorms@kbin.social
      1·
      10 个月前

      To add to the valid points others already made - some people simply don’t have the inclination or know how, or even just the physical space to store all these old machines. Yet those machines going to landfill are still almost certainly the responsibility of those who not only made them barely last a couple of years, but who invest billions if not trillions on developing a newer version no one wants, and selling it (or forcing it) on people despite no one really needing it…

  • MrSilkworm@lemmy.worldEnglish
    112·
    10 个月前

    Researchers warn that Windows 11 restrictions could send 240 million computers to landfills

    Researchers warn Microsoft that Windows 11 restrictions could send 240 million computers to run Linux. FTFY

  • spyd3r@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    91·
    10 个月前

    Send Windows 11 and their stupid trusted computing initiative to the landfill instead.

    • hperrin@lemmy.mlEnglish
      5·
      10 个月前

      I think most people would rather throw away their computer than learn to click a different icon.

  • Jeknilah@monero.townEnglish
    44·
    10 个月前

    How dangerous can it be to run an old OS anyways? Been doing it for years. Might actually be a good thing now that the forced updates are gone.