Windows 11 on Slightly Older Gen Processors

<p>There’s quite a bit of a strawman here.</p><p><br></p><p>"Sorry, this is just completely unacceptable!</p><p><br></p><p>Microsoft willingly allowing millions and millions of PCs to become zombie computers is very, very bad for security as a whole. It would be woefully irresponsible for Microsoft to let that happen!</p><p><br></p><p>Microsoft is creating a serious security threat by cutting PCs off like this!"</p><p>- Yes I agree, I never opposed that, I just said that you can either use Linux or keep running Windows 10 for another 3-4 years before you decide what to do next with that hardware.</p><p><br></p><p> "They should be compelled legally to continue supporting PCs instead of letting this spiral out of control, in 2025."</p><p>- I don’t think that’s really the realm to do so. Unfortunately, EULA and software licensing don’t really give additional rights apart from what’s already part of the EULA. </p><p><br></p><p>"It’s mind boggling some think, people have disposable income to buy brand new PCs every few years! Filling up landfills and polluting the environment with potentially toxic chemicals!"</p><p>- I never said anything about buying new hardware or creating more e-waste. I literally said go with Linux and also there are 3-4 years of licensed support on Windows 10. That means you’ve got time to decide what you would want to do. If anything I literally said to avoid Apple, as you are buying a product that will no longer be officially supported after 7 years or so. </p><p><br></p><p>"With the chip shortage, hanging onto a PC longer is the best option right now for a lot of people!"</p><p>- Yes, which is why I pointed out you still have 3-4 years of Windows 10 support, the same operating system that you have been running day to day, will still work as is with security patches for another 3-4 years. That means you keep your existing hardware as-is for another 3-4 years. Current PCs aren’t going obsolete the moment Windows 11 launches.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re an enthusiast and understand the risk of not getting software and security patches, you can unofficially run Windows 11 on older hardware. I’m currently doing that right now on my Intel 5960X PC, I’m also weighing up options to move to Zorin OS if the Windows 11 install doesn’t get security patches. </p><p><br></p><p>I do find it rich from other people on here complaining about e-waste, but then opting to purchase a product from Apple which is the king of anti-right-to-repair and e-waste. </p>