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
Show threadJack Yan (甄爵恩)Jun 27, 2023
@mike Iʼm with you. I want the computer to work as quickly as possible, not wait for things to come down the internet.
Show threadMark FosterJun 27, 2023
@jackyan @mike my next exclusively-personal home workstation will be Linux native for these reasons. I'm almost certain of this. Unfortunately I still need to work (and volunteer) in a Microsoft ecosystem however.... But also fair to note almost all of that is doable in a browser now.
Show threadJack Yan (甄爵恩)Jun 27, 2023
@blakjak @mike Most of my everyday work stuff is Windows native but maybe I can stay on an older version to do that. I was dual-boot for a while so maybe Iʼll go back to doing that.
Show threadMark Foster
@jackyan @mike the problem is updates for the OS, not sure if you'd want to put an unpatched OS anywhere near the internet. Linux does basically everything, if you havnt given it a go as your desktop it's worth a shot, basically all core functions are quite doable.
And it will be on your computer, not tied to a cloud subscription.
Jun 27, 2023 at 8:49pmWeb
Show threadJack Yan (甄爵恩)Jun 27, 2023
@blakjak @mike Used Ubuntu and Mint for ages, but my daily stuff is Windows-only or Windows- and Mac-only.
Show threadMark FosterJun 27, 2023
@jackyan @mike I have one app I use regularly that needs IE (or edge in compatibility mode). Pretty much everything else works with a Linux Native app or a browser - again, home use. Will be stuck with Windows at work for the foreseeable future.