In a nutshell: As Microsoft prepares to end free security updates for Windows 10 in October, a significant challenge looms for charities that refurbish and distribute older computers to those in need. With an estimated 240 million PCs unable to meet the stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11, these organizations face a difficult decision: provide potentially insecure Windows 10 systems, send them to e-waste recyclers, or explore alternative operating systems like Linux.

Microsoft’s requirements for Windows 11 include a 1GHz or faster CPU with at least two cores, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, Secure Boot capability, and TPM 2.0 compatibility. However, the supported Intel CPU list only goes back to 8th Gen chips, introduced in 2017, while the AMD list includes Ryzen 2000 series and above.

    • L3ft_F13ld!
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      123 days ago

      This was apparently never an official statement. It was someone in an interview that misspoke.

      • @orclev@lemmy.world
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        283 days ago

        In other words it was the sales department doing what they always do, pulling complete bullshit out of their ass and then expecting the engineering team to deliver it.

        • L3ft_F13ld!
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          53 days ago

          Would not be surprised at all. Just want people to know about that instead of still being mad about some bullshit someone spewed years ago.

      • @ozymandias117@lemmy.world
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        2 days ago

        Where did Microsoft put an official announcement saying the statement from an official Microsoft employee, Jerry Nixon, speaking at an official Microsoft conference, Ignite, was incorrect?

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        When reached for comment, [Microsoft] didn’t dismiss them at all

        Recent comments at Ignite about Windows 10 are reflective of the way Windows will be delivered

        https://www.theverge.com/2015/5/7/8568473/windows-10-last-version-of-windows

        • L3ft_F13ld!
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          22 days ago

          Well, that’s not surprising to see. Thanks for the clarification.