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AnyFunctioningAdult

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19. Microsoft announced this

Reply to Celerity (Original post)

Thu Oct 2, 2025, 09:16 PM

19 hrs ago

Two and a half years ago. It is not like they just let people know... Windows 11 is a FREE upgrade if you have a PC running Windows 10.

Also, most articles fail to explain that the last monthly update will be released October 14th, which will cover the security patching until November 11th, which is the next Patch Tuesday...so you have a bit of extra time to complete the upgrade.

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Microsoft Is Abandoning Windows 10. Hackers Are Celebrating. [View all] Celerity 21 hrs ago OP

It is extortion by Microsoft and the computer industry dalton99a 21 hrs ago #1

In part it's driven by a drive to implement better security Abnredleg 21 hrs ago #6

EFFERS Faux pas 21 hrs ago #2

Switch to a Mac (n/t) PJMcK 21 hrs ago #3

Except the same thing can happen thinkingagain 20 hrs ago #7

Or they could install Linux Mint... QueerDuck 21 hrs ago #4

The vast majority of people don't have the skills to install or maintain Linux Abnredleg 21 hrs ago #5

In my few attempts at Linux, driver issues CivicGrief 20 hrs ago #9

I used to be one of those... QueerDuck 20 hrs ago #11

Thank you for this article! Lefta Dissenter 20 hrs ago #8

Or they could download a FREE Linux distro to use as their OS synni 20 hrs ago #10

Do you have to uninstall Windows do install Puppy Linux? Beartracks 17 hrs ago #26

Personally, I don't think it's not that bad..if you want to keep 10 chouchou 20 hrs ago #12

The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program ($30 for private users) for Windows 10 ends on October 13, 2026. Celerity 20 hrs ago #14

Ah..didn't know that. Thanks much. Supposedly, 11 pro is much harder to crack... chouchou 19 hrs ago #16

Not to mention ornotna 20 hrs ago #13

Windows 10 updates can be extended videohead5 19 hrs ago #15

I'm posting ForgedCrank 19 hrs ago #17

Microsoft mandates that Windows 11 can only be installed on a PC that has 64 GB of storage, a compatible 64-bit Celerity 19 hrs ago #18

You can ForgedCrank 18 hrs ago #23

LOL, I'm running software that gives my PC a Windows 7 interface Wednesdays 19 hrs ago #21

That is ForgedCrank 18 hrs ago #24

Microsoft announced this AnyFunctioningAdult 19 hrs ago #19

Millions will not be able to upgrade, due to strict hardware requirements. See post 18. Celerity 19 hrs ago #20

Yes AnyFunctioningAdult 19 hrs ago #22

You must pay me to use Microsoft or Apple products. hunter 18 hrs ago #25