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Leaks confirm low takeup for Windows 11::Time to rethink Windows 10 support cycle then?

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[–] [email protected] 75 points 1 year ago (32 children)

Windows 10 replaced 7 for most people because 8 was a piece of junk. Windows 7 was old by the time 10 came out so there was pent up demand and 10 was a pretty solid showing.

There’s not much that’s compelling about 11 and they’ve introduced unwanted things. It shouldn’t be surprising that people prefer to stay on 10, which is one of the better operating systems Microsoft has ever released. Combine that with the dominance of Linux in the server space and what seems like increased adoption on the desktop and it’s a recipe for poor numbers. For a lot of developers, it’s easier being on a Linux desktop when Linux is the deployment target.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 year ago (13 children)

Is there even any actual positive for upgrading? I haven't heard a single good thing about Windows 11 vs 10

[–] [email protected] -3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Rounded corners lmao. But actually the UI makes the OS feel more complete and polished compared to Windows 10. You can never know how much you missed out until you try it.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

The UI is still missing basic features. The start menu is fucked.

The OS is fine, the Desktop is under cooked.

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