Analysts have warned Windows 10 end of life plans could spark a global torrent of e-waste, with millions of devices expected to be scrapped in the coming years.

Research from Canalys shows that up to 240 million PCs globally could be terminated as a result of the shift over to Windows 11, raising critical questions about device refreshes and the responsibility of vendors to extend life cycles.

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[–] Digestive_Biscuit@feddit.uk 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I maintain a Linux server at work which has our ERP on it (I wouldn't say I'm great at it but know the basics). I use Linux at home for a few projects and things like routers, etc. My daily PC at home is Windows. I like Linux but the issues I've had in the past, while they can be resolved, generally take up more time that I'm willing to put in. I don't want a hobby just to keep my PC working.

[–] TigrisMorte@kbin.social 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Because you were not just looking at the web and email, the issues are not relevant. Most folks are not setting up a load balancer or adding an extra NIC. Your protestations are invalid anyway as the article is about ewaste, and not personal choice given all options. These devices are what they are. So given the circumstances, it is put linux on them or they are trash.

[–] MJBrune@beehaw.org 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

(or they can keep Windows 10 on it and just got get patches like many did with Windows XP)

[–] TigrisMorte@kbin.social 1 points 6 months ago

M$ isn't going that route this time.

[–] MJBrune@beehaw.org 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I like Linux but the issues I’ve had in the past, while they can be resolved, generally take up more time that I’m willing to put in. I don’t want a hobby just to keep my PC working.

That's absolutely the case and it reminds me that Linux is a hobby OS for trinkering. Not a production OS for people who want to get stuff done. From 2008 to 2014 I used Linux as my daily driver. After that, I switched to Linux every year to see if it got better and it never truly has. This year I finally nuked my Linux hard drive and put NTFS on it as a 4th SSD for Windows to use. Linux might be ready one day but it will be because of a proprietary company gave it direction, motive, and industry connections to solve the problems with it.

[–] TigrisMorte@kbin.social 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

He proclaimed while on his linux device running ios or android.

[–] stephen01king@lemmy.zip 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

So you agree that desktop Linux is shit since we have good examples of a Unix based OS that is usable for the general public and has no trouble gaining marketshare?

[–] TigrisMorte@kbin.social 1 points 6 months ago

Linux runs those. you are bitching about the UI.