UngodlyAudreyđłď¸ââ§ď¸Built-in software âdeath datesâ are sending thousands of schoolsâ Chromebooks to the recycling bin
TheRazorXâThese updates depend on many device-specific non-Google hardware and software providers that work with Google to provide the highest level of security and stability support,â said Peter Du, communications manager for ChromeOS. âFor this reason, older Chrome devices cannot receive updates indefinitely to enable new OS and browser features.â
Bull. Shit.
hoodatninjaI have an 8 year old iPad that can still use Amazon video and they canât support these computers for more than 2-3 years. Iâm not an Apple fanboy but that is absolutely ridiculous.
roadkillI have a Mac Mini that has to be dumped because Apple is no longer providing OS updates to it. Just because you can continue to use it doesn't mean it's a good idea to do so. iOS and OSX are being increasingly targeted especially as the inertia against upgrading systems that work just fine is highest among the technologically illiterate.
What year is the mini from? I run a Plex server off a 2011 Mac mini.
Apple devices are serviceable for far longer after the OS stops updating than windows/android devices in my experience. But regardless, Apple doesnât discontinue support as early as 3 or 4 years. Even you have to admit that is ridiculous of google.