Posted on 06/25/2021 3:46:00 PM PDT by ProgressingAmerica
Microsoft took the shrink wrap off Windows 11 today, debuting a refreshed interface, support for Android apps, and deep integration of Microsoft Teams. But beneath all of the GUI goodies and swish superficial changes are a stricter set of system requirements.
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It is only possible to install Windows 11 on hardware that is UEFI, Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0 — and its the 2.0 that’s important — enabled. This killer combo of hardware requirements excludes swathes of computers made more than 5 or 6 years ago, including some of Microsoft’s own.
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However, for those who are interested in not being forced to upgrade except on their own terms, I know I'm not the only one around here who would be willing to help offer support and guidance to get off of Big Tech once and for all.
Ping to possible interest
Going the Apple path of 5-6 year obsolescence.
My understanding is that Microsoft is looking at it from the perspective of trying to meld linux and windows, because there is money to be made by selling Office to linux users.
But you are right that linux users will not convert to Window users. The cultures are too different.
Looks like no forced upgrade from Microsoft with this one - at least for my 10 year old Win7 machine. I don't even know how to test for what TPM, if any, that I have.
People are working on it already Create a Windows 11 bootable USB. Making a copy of appraiserres.dll from the ‘sources’ folder of Windows 10 ISO, and pasting it to ‘sources’ folder of Windows 11 ISO. This solution is for clean installation. LOL
I was thinking the opposite way. Even being cut off, Windows users won’t convert to Linux. They’ll either buy a new computer, stay on an old version of Windows for years and years and keep re-installing it, or some other such.
There are work-arounds starting to be discovered, and even though Linux is much easier to install than any of the workarounds, the workarounds are what most people will choose.
I wish it were the reverse, this would be an easy way to hit Big Tech, but that’s what it is.
The Microsoft site has a link that tests your PC to see if it’s able to run Windows 11. (Sorry, don’t have the link handy)
One of my great pet peeves - years ago, the idea was that the great thing about software and a general purpose computer - all you had to do was change code, and not have to change the hardware.
Now, every software release requires new hardware.
Racket.
Are you forced to upgrade?
Might get more personal, home Linux users but the bulk of computers are business and run business software that has evolved over many years strictly for windows with no Linux equivalent. Businesses will just buy new machines and big corporations lease their machines anyway. Almost all of my PCs are off lease Thinkpads which also tend to have high compatibility with Linux. IBM/Lenovo have always had a few models available with Linux installed and supported.
Yeah, this is one of the reasons I stopped using Windows years ago. My current hardware is around 7 years old and I’ll have it for at least another 5.
With the software upgrades I do from time to time I see performance increases. It kind of makes me sad for people who stick to Windows or Apple.
Most people I know have given up on PCs and use their cell phone for everything. Not me though. Windows 7 still works.
I can open, edit, create new and save any Office file with Libre Office. There's also OpenOffice that will do the same as will Calligra apps. MS isn't going to sell Office to linux users, especially considering MS Office has gone to the SAAS model with Office 365 being web based. If a Linux user wanted to use 365, they could have been for a few years now. Adobe as gone SAAS web versions as well. All you need is a browser. OS independent.
Of my 5 or so computers 4 are dual boot Windows/Linux.
I only use Windows for very specific Proprietary applications.
Linux is my go-to OS.
I won’t even touch Mac OS.
ran PCHealth Check
tells me “Th processor isn’t supported for Windows 11”
except...the processor is listed by MS as a supported processor.
I will wait till Windows 12 arrives and fixes everything from the past versions...
I suppose. If one trusts MS enough to download the software onto their computer.
I checked and I have TMP 2.0 and Bitloker Turned off.
Got the info on how to check from here:
looks like the processor has to be 64-bit.
you can check here:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/windows-processor-requirements
scroll down, find your version of Windows 10 and click on your processor
happy hunting
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