Yes, You Will Update to Windows 11 (Page 6): Perhaps they were a tad bit optimistic about being able to continue to update Windows 11 or they realized that with AI and other advancing...

Klickitatdave Loc: Seattle Washington

robertjerl wrote:

I seem to remember someone from Microsoft saying Win 11 would be the last version, they planned to just do updates forever.OOPS!!!

Perhaps they were a tad bit optimistic about being able to continue to update Windows 11 or they realized that with AI and other advancing technologies that model would not work. I would bet on the latter but who knows except the division of Microsoft that supports Windows OS and they are unlikely to make their reasoning public.

Klickitatdave Loc: Seattle Washington

mr spock wrote:

Where do you buy your floppy discs! 😀

I understand that in Japan they continue to use floppy discs for certain purposes to this day. I just read an article that reported that they are finally phasing them out. Maybe you can purchase floppies from a distributor in Japan.

Klickitatdave Loc: Seattle Washington

Robertl594 wrote:

I have a specific reason why I will not migrate to Win11 and it’s based on personal preference rather than performance.

I have multiple monitors side by side. I like to have my menu bar on the right side of my screen. In win10, you can place the menu bar on any edge you like. Not win11. It’s either top or bottom. Would have like to have upgraded but this has been a deal killer for me.

For what it's worth Microsoft has made the menu/taskbar placement more flexible in Windows 11 and there are inexpensive programs that you can install which will much of that flexibility back.

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

jlocke wrote:

When Windows 11 came out, the update told me that my hardware was not worthy of running Windows 11. I'm OK with Windows 10 (heck, I was fine with Windows XP)!

Klickitatdave Loc: Seattle Washington

jerryc41 wrote:

I've resisted switching to it because there seem to be no advantages, but several disadvantages (which I don't recall).

I wonder why they couldn't keep the "Windows 10" name as they made changes. Wasn't that the idea when Win10 was introduced?

Windows 11 has continued to evolve via updates and most of those disadvantages have been resolved. I also find it to be very stable and compatible with all of the hardware and software that I moved over from Windows 10.

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

BebuLamar wrote:

That was the idea. I have a theory. I thought that... (show quote)

I am one who must build/buy a new desktop for Win 11. I can't afford to do that. I am not a fan of MS and their bullying ways.

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

Longshadow wrote:

Haha....
I've been programming for over 50 years. I want to tell the computer what I want it to do, I don't want it thinking for me and trying to second guess me.

Just more crap so people don't have to think/reason/analyze anymore....
"Oh, let me see what my <phone/computer/smart watch> says to do."

Not scared, but fearful of where things are going.

Klickitatdave Loc: Seattle Washington

Real Nikon Lover wrote:

If I could blink my eyes and make Win 11 more like... (show quote)

I am encouraged that there are still individuals who recognize the importance of being able to think critically because, at this time in history, I see so little evidence that it still exists in the general population. As far as privacy goes, the only way to truly achieve it would be to live off of the grid in a cabin in the wilderness.

Klickitatdave Loc: Seattle Washington

bwana wrote:

I consider it a problem when I can't customize my start screen or relocate the taskbar. Win 11 was supposed to be a step forward NOT a step backwards in functionality!

bwa

I had issues with Windows 11 when I first started using it but now I would never consider going back to Windows 10.
Also, Microsoft has continued to provide more functionality to the OS and has provided more flexibility in customizing Windows 11. If that is not enough Stardock has a program named Start11 which allows one to further customize the Start Menu and Taskbar including changing it back to a Windows 10 style.

BebuLamar

Right now I have a problem with Windows 11. It keeps trying to install the "2024-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems" and keeps failing.
It wastes CPU time and internet bandwidth to keep trying.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

DirtFarmer wrote:

You can still use DOS via cmd.exe

And you can use UNIX from the Command Line interface of the Mac.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

BebuLamar wrote:

Right now I have a problem with Windows 11. It keeps trying to install the "2024-02 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems" and keeps failing.
It wastes CPU time and internet bandwidth to keep trying.

Aren't you glad you're not paying for CPU time and bandwidth?

Back in 1972, CPU time at university was $.10 a second.
We didn't have to "pay" for it, and I don't remember what happened if we exceeded our allotted semester limit.

Ever notice how fast Google returns searches?

BebuLamar

Longshadow wrote:

Aren't you glad you're not paying for CPU time and bandwidth?

Back in 1972, CPU time at university was $.10 a second.
We didn't have to "pay" for it, and I don't remember what happened if we exceeded our allotted semester limit.

Ever notice how fast Google returns searches?

Well I do pay for the internet bandwidth. Higher speed more money. Paying for fast CPU is kind of paying for CPU time.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

BebuLamar wrote:

Well I do pay for the internet bandwidth. Higher speed more money. Paying for fast CPU is kind of paying for CPU time.

Interesting.
I just get computers (they have some kind of speed), never had a problem, and whatever the base bandwidth is for my ISP is quite fast enough for our needs as I never see any delays.

Just think how much bandwidth effectively costs if you're hardly on the internet. The more you use it the less the effective cost per bits transferred. Same with CPU time I suppose.
24/7 use is the most cost effective. For a flat rate, as use goes up, effective cost goes down.
But I don't know anyone who tracks that.

Boris77

jerryc41 wrote:

It seems that Microsoft is now forcing users to accept the latest version of Windows.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cApyrVZtc0k

However, you can avoid this forced update by pausing Windows 11 updates. Doing so will also prevent you from getting security updates and improvements. - https://www.minitool.com/news/users-are-forced-to-install-windows-11-updates.html

Never! Never! Never! Never! Never! Never!
Apples forever!
boris