a month ago
- Microsoft is losing developers, who are switching to macOS and Linux, with only content creation and gaming initially keeping them on Windows.
- Windows Lite is a stripped-down Windows version without telemetry, ads, AI, or .NET, focusing on win32 with a lightweight shell and graphics drivers.
- Targeted at gamers and developers, it offers a stable, backward-compatible platform with monthly patches and manual update control.
- If successful, Windows Lite could attract ordinary users, institutions, and governments, becoming the primary Windows version with lower costs and increased revenue.