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#Microsoft wants to move #Windows fully to the cloud.

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

Don't let them force you to log on to their servers to monitor and control you every time you need your computer.

Take back your desktop! Use Plasma!

https://kde.org/plasma-desktop/

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
Jun 28, 2023 at 6:18pmWeb
Show threadKDEJun 28, 2023

Plasma is a desktop environment that is easy to use, and protects your privacy. NASA, CERN, public institutions and companies worldwide rely on Plasma because of its features, stability and reliability.

https://kde.org/for/scientists/

You too can contribute to Plasma! Donate here:

https://kde.org/fundraisers/yearend2022/

KDE for Scientists

For Scientists Using KDE Applications.

KDE Community
Show threadKDEJun 28, 2023

Also the billions of unnecessary connections per second that an online Windows would require across all machines would increase harmful emissions to unacceptable levels.

Meanwhile, KDE is working to cut them back:

https://eco.kde.org

KDE Eco

Building Energy-Efficient Free Software

KDE Eco
Show threadPlayer2alpha 🧑‍💻🧌Jun 29, 2023
@kde Cool, gonna have to read that all later 
Show threadthe tower fairyJun 29, 2023

@kde I see you claim "providing software which does this in a way that reduces software's environmental impact for us and future generations".

Can you back this assertion up? Does the e.V. have a consistent approach, and verifiable enforcement, of this goal across projects?

Show threadKalziJul 6, 2023
@kde it's always us the little guys who have to "save the environment". It's always us who picks up after rich people and big corporations.
Show threadFabulous Fab'sJun 28, 2023
@kde
I love #kde ! So much great #foss apps, and plasma is (imho) the best desktop environment experience ever !
I love it so much that I had to show the word that my body runs KDE, so I inked it into my skin !
Thanks for everything, keep up the good work ❤️.
Show threadHorzionJun 29, 2023
@kde I can't attest for reliability and stability anymore. It's gotten worse the last few months. I hope that this is to attribute to the work on Weyland support/integration, cause otherwise, I don't see a future for kde
Show threadKDEJun 30, 2023

@horzion

Plasma, like all large software projects is not bug free. But all bugs do not affect all people.

There are hardware, packaging, and configuration factors that may escape KDE's control. Indeed, your experience may be specific to you.

That said, you can do your part and dispel any doubts at the same time by reporting concrete, reproducible bugs to

https://bugs.kde.org

We appreciate feedback and thank all users who take the time to help us locate and eliminate errors in the code.

KDE Bugtracking System Main Page

Show threaduser8e8f87eJun 28, 2023
@kde No, I prefer @gnome ;)
Show threadChristine HallJun 28, 2023
@kde F'ing Windows. It's been years since I've had to give up anything to use Linux. Anything Windows can do, Linux can do better.
Show threadChristine HallJun 28, 2023
@kde And my computer only needs to use the cloud when I want it to use the cloud.
Show threadDeusJun 28, 2023

Many saw this coming. Will stick to Windows 10 and will never upgrade it.

And…KDE Patrons: ‘The’ Google.

Show threadMoe Jun 28, 2023
@kde My non-techie family members use #debian with #plasma on their laptops and they're very happy with it. After I installed it and showed them how to use and update the system they never wanted to change back to windows.
Show threadFrankoJun 28, 2023
@kde just checked #kubuntu
Show threadMVNDVS PATEATJun 28, 2023
@kde But I like MATE + Openbox and whatever else I'm running here.. Y'all make it too easy, too stylish. If nature intended that GPUs would grow on trees 😆
Show threadWohao_Gaster Jun 28, 2023
@kde Can this be shown anywhere except people already following you?
Show threadCysio ​Jun 28, 2023
@kde I feel like not many companies/people are gonna fall for it, they'll be left with that like with metaverse
Show threadLeisure moonJun 28, 2023
@kde Hi KDE, Didnt they already do this with the roll out of Office 365. You need to be signed in to access your documents or even open a pdf
Show threadparrotcyderJun 29, 2023
@kde ysk about the kde connect air mouse. That thing is lit!
Show threadJerameeJun 29, 2023

@kde

I live in SE Asia. The internet slows considerably from 4-9 everyday as people leave work/school & hop online. The infrastructure isn't ready here for that.

Show threadJerameeJun 29, 2023

@kde

I spent days trying to turn off MS's bloatware on my last machine. Cortana, the AI assistant, cannot be uninstalled. You can, supposedly, turn it off, but it still runs in the background.

On the other hand, I'm very happy with my new machine running Linux. It's noticeably faster, does everything I want, and it doesn't spy on me.

Show threadthe tower fairyJun 29, 2023
@kde Last time I tried using Plasma, I had to lose two days worth of work in order to wipe, format, and install GNOME (of all things). So apologies, I will stay with Microsoft, whatever harrowing that choice may be
Show threadГригорий КлюшниковJun 29, 2023
ReactOS can't come soon enough.