Mike StoneJun 27, 2023

Microsoft wants to stream your OS to you. Ignoring the whole "Microsoft" angle on this, I personally hate this idea. I miss the days when a computer was a standalone device that COULD connect to the Internet, but didn't have to. These days, so many things DEPEND on having that connection, and just flat out won't work without it. Maybe I'm a stodgy old guy, but can't we go back? I want my computer to with exactly the same online or offline.

https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/27/23775117/microsoft-windows-11-cloud-consumer-strategy

Microsoft wants to move Windows fully to the cloud

Microsoft’s long-term ambition with Windows is to move the OS to the cloud. Windows 365 is just the beginning on the commercial side, with plans to get consumers into a cloud version of Windows eventually.

The Verge
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@mike I entirely agree. Our devices shouldn't be taken this far. They may evolve into appliances, but not to this point where one needs Internet all the time which is not realistic. I realize a lot are use to being always connected, but that is not possible in all scenarios. This is a power move by Microsoft, to generate constant stream of money which is not reality of what people can afford.
Jun 27, 2023 at 6:19pmWeb