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Whoa! Windows 7's market share surged, tripling in users last month (www.pcworld.com)
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As the article notes, the increase seems to be driven mainly by users in Asia, where recycling and reusing older hardware is quite common. I wonder if third-party companies are offering extended security patches there, which could make affordable second-hand Windows 7 machines more appealing for people who just need them for browsing or light tasks. It would certainly make sense given recent fiascos and Microsoft’s current stance on AI, especially with generative AI being used to develop system-level code.

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[–] Luci@lemmy.ca 86 points 2 days ago (22 children)

It’s okay, Windows 10 will be the last version of Windows you’ll need!!!

[–] Pat_Riot@lemmy.today 80 points 2 days ago (20 children)

It was. Linux Mint has been beautiful since I switched last year. Certainly nicer than windows.

[–] Marshezezz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 27 points 2 days ago (1 children)

My laptop runs so much better now with Mint after getting rid of windows

[–] Damage@feddit.it 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The difference in fan speed is always impressive

[–] Marshezezz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 day ago

Yeah it’s nice not having my laptop get scalding hot just during the fifteen minute long start up as well. I’m loving the efficiency

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