I'm recomming my customers switch to Linux rather that Upgrade to Windows 11
21 hours ago
- #Linux
- #Privacy
- #Windows 11
- Secure Resilient Future Foundation urges Microsoft to extend Windows 10 support beyond October 14th.
- Windows 11 raises significant privacy concerns, prompting a recommendation to switch to Linux.
- Microsoft's design choices in Windows 11 include artificial hardware limitations (TPM, Secure Boot) and obfuscated setup processes.
- OneDrive setup moves user data to the cloud without clear consent, making reversion difficult.
- Microsoft Edge and AI tool Co-pilot are installed by default, with difficult removal processes.
- Upcoming 'Recall' feature stores user experience snapshots in OneDrive, raising surveillance concerns.
- Windows 11 prevents complete uninstallation of built-in features, which can reappear after updates.
- Linux distributions recommended as alternatives: Zorin OS, PopOS, Ubuntu, Elementary OS, MX Linux.
- Caveats for Linux include software incompatibility (Adobe Cloud, anti-cheat games, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, TurboTax).
- Microsoft's monopolistic practices push hardware changes (TPM 2.0) that limit consumer choice.