Windows 12 reportedly set for release this year as a subscription-based, AI-focused OS

[aadeacon@mastodon.social]

@jonsnow Well as someone who hasn’t used Windows seriously since the demise of Win 7, all I can say is ..So what?

[novemdecimal@sunny.garden]

@jonsnow

Quick question though, in the article they mention **some** features of the OS will be behind a subscription, wouldn't that mean that you would still be able to use essential features?

Either way, the fact existing computers that were designed to run Windows 11 are not going to be compatible with Windows 12 because of the NPU requirement bullshit already makes me glad I switched to Linux, it's like Microsoft knows. Being able to upgrade your operating system without having to buy an entirely new computer is a thing of the past it seems. :/

[naturemc@mastodon.online]

@post_reader Sorry that I say it: Unfortunately, it's too much tech language for ordinary people.

It can help to write texts in cooperation with absolutely non-techie people who are experienced in education. If school kids understand a text, unexperienced adults will, too.

@jonsnow

[novemdecimal@sunny.garden]

@jonsnow

P.S: Even if you would still be able to use essential features, it does set a precedent for subscription-based OS where you don't own a copy of the OS, that's not really the future of computing we want to be headed to.

[jonsnow@mastodon.online]

@NovemDecimal based on the information we have (which is unofficial leaks from insiders) it seems like the core of Windows will be a one-time purchase and some "advanced AI features" will be behind a subscription. This could mean better models, different functionalities, anything really. Leave it to Microslop, a.k.a. the Masters of Enshittification, to try to squeeze as much of extra cash as possible through aggressive nagging and dark patterns from customers who already paid for their OS.

[jonsnow@mastodon.online]

@NovemDecimal the leaks also claim it's modular but you can bet you won't be able to disable Copilot and many other things Microslop want you to use, buy etc.

[nemeyes@mastodon.uno]

@jonsnow CopilotslopOS by Microslop #copilotslopos #microslop

[melroy@mastodon.melroy.org]

@jonsnow move to Linux now you still can.

Linux is already forbidden now in California

[pamela1960@kolektiva.social]

@jonsnow After the Windows 11 flop, you'd have thought they would learn their lesson. Obviously not.

[xazqe@infosec.exchange]

@barryallen2023 @jonsnow Maybe they ment the last usable Windows version (yes they did say that) 😵‍💫

[xazqe@infosec.exchange]

@aqunt @jonsnow an OS for wancers 😹