Windows 12 release date in 2026 possible, with AI features that may force CPU upgrades
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This year Linux finally goes double digits... thnx microslop
Me getting ready to buy their old CPU and put Linux on it:
Man, Microsoft doubling down on the whole "Let's force most of our customers to purchase entirely new computers to use the next release!" strategy after it went so well for Windows 11 is just hilarious. Especially with hardware costs skyrocketing due to AI BS.
This is such a Microslop move. At least the company stays on brand.
Imagine using windows in 2026
For all the people on here quick to mock others for being gullible enough to fall for AI-generated slop, this is embarrassing.
CPU NPU requirements will mean longer support necessity for Windows 11.
If they go ahead with subscriptions, demand will certainly add additional demand for that. But I guess subscriptions would be to cover copilot cost. Given Microsoft's interest in people upgrading to eventually reduce support surface, I have to assume it will be optional, for AI features. Following that reasoning, the NPU requirement may be optional too, only applicable to the AI features block.
But who knows, the whole thing is not driven by reasonable business decisions anyway.
Also, I had no idea there was a "gaming copilot". Even after following links to the introduction news, I don't get what it really does.
The idea that markets are driven by rational decision processes is the biggest con they teach in econ 101.
Linux.
How can anyone upgrade to a new PC when there is no Ram or hard disks available? This is a crazy time to try to push that.
I think this highlights Microsoft's inability to connect with its customers even more than the AI and shit.
They really just do not give a shit about the consumer, at all.
Its insane people put up with it on their own personal machines I get for work or whatever.
Microsoft is absolutely fucking deranged just like that freak who’s leading them. Dealing with them as an enterprise customer is a fucking nightmare, their docs suck, their support, which you pay for btw, is adversarial just like their OS. I fucking hate Microsoft in my bones, so I love when I see them doing submental shit like this to themselves
SharePoint is the bane of my existence. Sorry, I can't find the file you're looking for because all the files are saved in one folder and fuck you for expecting the filter function to work. I hope you remember the exact filename and enjoy scrolling for 5 minutes.
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They replaced their customer sales people with AI. Then AI decides the best use of hardware is on more AI...
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Jesus Christ.
The Microslop train doesn't stop. It doesn't falter. It doesn't slow.
Microslop gon give it to ya.
I'll take this as a sign to continue converting as many of my friends and family to whichever Linux distro fits them best.
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If it is AI based I guarantee it will be subscription based. That could push me over the edge to some Linux variant.
It's easier than you might think. Check out Debian with KDE Plasma frontend. It's similar enough to Windows that it finally pushed me over to Linux.
Honestly, unless you're a huge League of Legends fan, just do it.
Never correct your enemy while they are making an error. :D
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They haven’t even gotten everyone into 11 yet. They are tossing out another OS? Seems, dare I say, sloppy.
They've always done this. People are still using XP two decades post release, and a decade past it's EOL.
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Well thats a stupid plan. Microsoft has lost their minds with Windows
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Hopefully, SteamOS Desktop will be in the wild and shaked off any teething issues. I want to switch to an OS that is suitable for a power-casual. If it looks like a 2nd American Civil War or WW3 is on, I might switch early to Cachy.
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One of my 2 PCs already switched to linux because of mandatory TPM 2.0 for windows.
It's like they want us to leave their ecosystem. Requiring hardware changes in the middle of a major component crisis, one that they are in no small part responsible for, is certainly a choice.
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I still have clients refusing to buy Office 365 subscriptions and insist on sticking with their old copies of Office 2016. I'd love to see how Microsoft is gonna convince those cheap fucks that this is the correct path forward. This OS is dead.
It may not even be them being cheap, just that most people/organisations not directly tech-focused simply aren’t inclined to update software. Like wearing clothing until it starts to fall apart. That trend is another nail in the coffin
To be honest offline Office 2016 is a solid product and the desktop software is still more snappy and capable than the online counterparts. If you don't need collaboration and online integration there's little reason to go subscription based. I can understand that small companies make that decision. After all it is just a tool and not a goal in itself.
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So is Mint still the easiest distro? I think I'm switching for good this time.
If you're using your computer for web browsing, document editing, etc., Mint is a great choice.
If you are doing a lot of gaming, I'd suggest Fedora with either GNOME or the KDE spin.
So for a total novice could you elaborate on this? Like why a certain build is better for gaming?
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Good, keep killing your own OS and forcing people to alternatives.
I love how short sighted they are.
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remember when windows 10 was supposed to be the last os they ever made
Dude, they're still struggling with Windows 11 adoption because of the unreasonable requirements of a TPM 2.0 capable motherboard/CPU... and they are asking people to upgrade their CPUs again?
They only started seeing real growth in Windows 11 numbers as of January of this year. Windows 11 finally hit 73% last month while Windows 10 is down to 27%. Linux continues to gain marketshare, and there's no telling if the reason that Win 11 is finally gaining marketshare is from people dumping Windows entirely for other options. Mac and Chromebook shares have been growing as well! It took Microsoft four and a half years from release to break 50% Win 11 adoption and they want to release Win 12 on year five while forcing more upgrades when half the people who got in just upgraded?
This on top of trade wars, actual wars, and an AI arms race that is making buying PC parts obscenely overpriced... and they think people will fucking go for this?
The suits at Microsoft are out of their fucking minds. Even businesses won't want to upgrade this soon after many only just making upgrades to meet Windows 11 requirements just recently.... because businesses are also facing the same increased costs due to the above issues!
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Wasn't 10 the last windows?
I guess they're really pushing You'll own nothing and be happy, soon they'll sell TMP/SecureBoot-locked dumb terminals for the masses (with id check of course).
This is an article, based on an article+AI that is based on an article, that cite NO SOURCE whatsoever. What are u even discussing about guys...
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It’s not clear whether Windows 12 will welcome any non-NPU processors. More likely, PCs that don’t meet its system requirements will lose some functionality.
They will lose some functionality, only if we accept that the slop features meet the definition of what makes a piece of functionality. They seem to not function quite a lot still.
Its not enough for me to see linux do better. Microslop needs to suffer.
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So they're going to try to get everyone to buy new hardware when there is a shortage of ram and storage and they are ridiculously overpriced.
The timing of this couldn't be worse.
Pass the popcorn.
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