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'It's obvious that users are frustrated': consumer rights group accuses Microsoft of not providing a 'viable solution' for Windows 10 users who can't upgrade to Windows 11 (www.techradar.com)
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  • Microsoft recently threw a lifeline to consumers, offering alternatives to paying $30 for extended support for Windows 10
  • Public Interest Research Group thinks this doesn't go far enough in terms of avoiding an impending e-waste calamity
  • The organization suggests Microsoft considers providing longer-term support for Windows 10, or relaxes the spec requirements for Windows 11
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[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 1 week ago (3 children)

The solution is, and has always rhymed with Linux.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

rhymed with Linux.

Schlinux?

[–] Tikiporch@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

A Canuck's buttocks.

[–] lobut@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Unix?

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago

Hello, OG. 🤘🏼

[–] namingthingsiseasy@programming.dev 3 points 1 week ago

Yeah! At this point, Windows is even worse than Minix!