Windows 12 could be another costly upgrade for supporters of Microsoft operating systems. A new report reveals that the AI-dominated OS will require AMD and Intel CPUs with a dedicated NPU. Possibly surfacing in late 2026, the follow-up to Windows 11 may also rely on subscriptions.
  • oh_@lemmy.worldEnglish
    23·
    7 days ago

    They haven’t even gotten everyone into 11 yet. They are tossing out another OS? Seems, dare I say, sloppy.

  • DokiDokiCT@lemmy.worldEnglish
    18·
    7 days ago

    I’ll take this as a sign to continue converting as many of my friends and family to whichever Linux distro fits them best.

    • Bahnd Rollard@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      7 days ago

      For consumer grade yes, I look forward to seeing more people choose anything else (even Apple). For enterprise, lol, they have every Dell or HP house in the world by the balls. Atleast they ensured system admins have more job security (not lime that was in short supply anyway)

        • Reygle@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          7 days ago

          Not you entirely- they’d just like to replace your currently functioning mind with one that can only regurgitate factual inaccuracies while continuing your subscription.

  • Graymouzer@lemmy.worldEnglish
    12·
    7 days ago

    How can anyone upgrade to a new PC when there is no Ram or hard disks available? This is a crazy time to try to push that.

  • dhtseany@lemmy.mlEnglish
    14·
    7 days ago

    I still have clients refusing to buy Office 365 subscriptions and insist on sticking with their old copies of Office 2016. I’d love to see how Microsoft is gonna convince those cheap fucks that this is the correct path forward. This OS is dead.

    • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      7 days ago

      I’d love to see how Microsoft is gonna convince those cheap fucks that this is the correct path forward

      I suspect we’re going to see some kind of sweeping compatibility issues in the next few years. Possibly a really ugly virus rips through the business community to scare people into switching.

  • ZMoney@lemmy.worldEnglish
    10·
    7 days ago

    So is Mint still the easiest distro? I think I’m switching for good this time.

    • Bytemeister@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      7 days ago

      I went from 10 to Mint back in January.

      Pretty easy switchover. Very few issues. As a lifelong Windows user, installing apps, keeping everything updated and backed up could not be easier. Only issue I ran into during install was my WiFi device would not show up. Had to turn off fast boot and then power cycle the system and literally pull the plug to completely reset the adapter. Other than that, everything worked perfectly “out of the box”. No fucked up driver install process. No hour long updates. It literally worked perfectly within minutes. All the shit I went through with every single Windows install honestly feels like a cruel fucking joke right now when I type it out.

    • chronicledmonocle@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      6 days ago

      If you’re using your computer for web browsing, document editing, etc., Mint is a great choice.

      If you are doing a lot of gaming, I’d suggest Fedora with either GNOME or the KDE spin.

      • ZMoney@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        6 days ago

        So for a total novice could you elaborate on this? Like why a certain build is better for gaming?

        • chronicledmonocle@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          5 days ago

          Newer kernel and drivers for graphics cards. Fedora runs a more close to bleeding edge kernel, mesa, etc. whereas Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu LTS (Long Term Servicing) builds, so they don’t “rock the boat” as much with things like newer kernels as frequently.

          Mint’s Cinnamon Desktop Environment also only supports the older X11 display server (Wayland is experimental right now) whereas GNOME and KDE desktops on Fedora default to Wayland. This translates to more modern and efficient window rendering.

          Basically:

          Mint: “Just works. Don’t rock the boat. This will be stable into the heat death of the universe”

          Fedora: “Maximum speed and features at reasonable stability”

    • Reygle@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      7 days ago

      Probably? There are others that might be a tiny bit easier but have less active communities, so I’d still say Mint.

  • krimson@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    7 days ago

    Good, keep killing your own OS and forcing people to alternatives.

    I love how short sighted they are.

    • ulterno@programming.devEnglish
      0·
      7 days ago

      I love how short sighted they are.

      That might not be the case.

      Ever since Windows 8, MS seems to be shifting the bar for what users will keep using Windows each version. This should get all but the most compliant ones out of their system.

      Next, they might have multiple time bombs in the Linux ecosystem. xz might have just been a POC.

      So what we might have here:

      1. Keep all easily surveillable people on the system and tighten the leashes.
      2. Use the multi-point security compromisations all over the Linux ecosystem at opportune moments before they are caught, robbing the users of their systems in some shape or form.
        • I feel like they might have had to speed up their plans due to the reduced control they would have from RISC V proliferation.

      a. Use the opportunities from step 2 to neutralise HVTs and do whatever they want from those who become powerless (jobless/moneyless).

  • mattreb@feddit.itEnglish
    10·
    7 days ago

    This is an article, based on an article+AI that is based on an article, that cite NO SOURCE whatsoever. What are u even discussing about guys…