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| rdl:
Sadly, Windows is a necessity if you play games. A game I really want to play that only runs on Windows 10 would be the only reason for me to install it. And that is almost certain to happen eventually. I did take a look at Windows 10 last year to see for myself how bad it really was. Within an hour I found at least five things about it that I know I couldn't put up with on a day to day basis. I'm pretty sure it can be fixed, but I'd be willing to pay a couple of bucks a month to save me from fighting with it. |
| SiliconWizard:
--- Quote from: rdl on March 22, 2020, 05:30:22 pm ---Sadly, Windows is a necessity if you play games. A game I really want to play that only runs on Windows 10 would be the only reason for me to install it. And that is almost certain to happen eventually. --- End quote --- Yeah. If you're a "serious" gamer, I can see why that would be a problem not having Windows. I myself only use (sparingly) gaming consoles these days for games, but that doesn't fit everyone. One application (even though I haven't used that in a while now) I would sort of miss is Flight Simulator X. Fortunately, it can run on older versions of Windows so you can grab just any (starting with Win2000 I think? Or XP? I've used it on Win 7 and it runs fine.) There is no equivalent on other platforms IMO. Sure there is XPlane, but I still tend to like MS FSX better overall. I've heard MS was planning to get back to it and finally release a new version. Dunno how that's coming along... haven't heard about it in a while. |
| james_s:
No argument there, even my friend who has been a hardcore Linux guy using it as his primary OS for >10 years has a Windows machine for gaming. I haven't been much of a gamer in years and most of the games I do still play occasionally will either run in Dosbox or like Doom and Duke3d have new engines that will run under Linux so I'm pretty well set. If you want to play the latest PC games though there is really no other option but computers are cheap enough that it's not unreasonable to have a dedicated gaming PC along with a laptop or other computers for other tasks. |
| olkipukki:
Open-source Windows and folding Microsoft? :o It's like predict that Apple will hand-over MacOS to 3rd parties again :-+ https://www.microsoft.com/investor/reports/ar19/index.html --- Quote ---Windows 10 continues to gain traction in the enterprise as the most secure and productive operating system. It empowers people with AI-first interfaces ranging from voice-activated commands through Cortana, inking, immersive 3D content storytelling, and mixed reality experiences. Windows also plays a critical role in fueling our cloud business and Microsoft 365 strategy, and it powers the growing range of devices on the “intelligent edge.” Our ambition for Windows 10 monetization opportunities includes gaming, services, subscriptions, and search advertising. --- End quote --- MS can offer Windows for free, why they would do it if no alternative around? It would be great if MS starts to offer Windows rent only and charge, say $9.99 monthly) fees from ordinary folks. Sounds terrible, but only something else (Linux? oh dear) eventually can reveal itself. --- Quote ---Using Windows to fuel our cloud business and Microsoft 365 strategy, and to develop new categories of devices – both our own and third-party – on the intelligent edge. --- End quote --- Windows 10X is coming, be ready >:D |
| Electro Detective:
--- Quote from: olkipukki on March 22, 2020, 10:56:53 pm --- Windows 10X is coming, be ready >:D --- End quote --- If I see Billy G. actually using Win 10X (no staged bs) I'll give it a go 8) Does the 'X' imply it's a p0rn surfers OS with subscription ? :-// Not my cuppa tea but might be a goer for some :popcorn: |
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