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Windows 11 really isn’t that bad. I switched back and forth between that and Windows 10 for a couple of years and now I actually prefer Windows 11. It’s not perfect but it works well and you can set it up how you want.
So I’ll be staying on Windows 11. My laptop is four years old so it will run it officially. Sadly any older computers I had are no longer working. I take the point about good older hardware - Windows 11 will run on it - whether it continues to do so I don’t know.
But I wouldn’t want to switch to Linux for permanent use and I wouldn’t want to switch to Mac OS.
What I’m more concerned about is the lack of sturdy laptops that are fixable or upgradeable. Apart from the Franework laptop I think there are very few - and I object to that. I did have two laptops. The other one was a three year old HP Soectre X360 14. It’s immaculate and not had that much use - but it’s now an attractive paperweight. The usb charging sockets both failed (a known issue I now know). I’ve replaced charging sockets on laptops a number of times, including a family member’s older hp spectre x360 13). But this newer one - it means it needs a new motherboard which is not economically viable - I could buy another 3 year old laptop for a lot less. The usbc charging sockets are soldered to the motherboard. Some people might have a go at fixing that but they look pretty much part of the motherboard to me.
There is also very little 32 bit support within Linux as well so it isn’t just windows making older computers redundant.
I’m not sure where it’s all going but there really aren’t any “proper” laptops any more IMO. I’d rather have a thick one than a thin one! Not everyone wants to use a desktop or has the space for a desk.
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13 not 14
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When I say older ones are no longer working I mean literally fallen apart!