Do not go gentle into that overflowing landfill
There are now less than two years until Microsoft is due to cut support for Windows 10, and at current estimates, 400 million PCs can't make the jump to Windows 11., addressed to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, criticizes its plans and states that customers expect their devices to last rather than be rendered obsolete by an arbitrary decision. PIRG warns that tipping that much hardware into landfills is somewhat at odds with the company's stance on the environment.
There was an initial burst of Windows 11 adoption by those with suitable hardware. There has been a slow trickle for the rest as devices have been replaced. With less than two years to go, Windows 11 isHowever, with updates choked off in 2025, users will have to make some difficult – and potentially expensive – decisions. Sure, no Windows 10 device will suddenly stop working, but users will have to consider either a change of operating system or a change of hardware to remain protected.
He said:"It just doesn't make sense for Microsoft to push these institutions to dispose of and replace PCs that are otherwise functional and still helping students and patients. The easiest solution is for Microsoft to extend support.
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