What Will You Do If Windows 12 Isn't Free?

[ED209]

This annoys me no end

tell me about it, I use it a lot for work and when doing remote sessions

 

[Jupiter]

That would be the day I go 100% Linux

 

[throwaway4372]

Can we let this thread die until there's actual news?

 

[rare]

Can we let this thread die until there's actual news?

Can’t we just moan about windows 11 instead?

 

[throwaway4372]

Can’t we just moan about windows 11 instead?

Yep here https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/microsoft-windows-11-thoughts-discussion-thread.18929899/

 

[Murphy]

Can we let this thread die until there's actual news?

What's this?

Rumours are saying Windows 12 in 7 months...

Windows 12 will launch in June 2024 with a slew of AI PCs, according to Taiwan’s Commercial Times

Acer and Quanta rubbing their hands in anticipation.

www.tomshardware.com

AI PCs...

So the AI craze is going to collapse in 5 months.

Scotch mist?

 

[Deleted member 77746]

Can’t we just moan about windows 11 instead?

What's wrong with windows 11 ?

 

[FredFlint]

Window 12 will be Win11+Ads and more telemetry + AI BS. I have started moving anything I can to Linux, will probably setup a VM for my work stuff that needs Windows.

 

[Moley]

Window 12 will be Win11+Ads and more telemetry + AI BS. I have started moving anything I can to Linux, will probably setup a VM for my work stuff that needs Windows.

That might be the case for the home editions, but I can't see Windows Professional and Enterprise editions doing that - Corporates won't stand for it.

 

[Deleted member 77746]

That might be the case for the home editions, but I can't see Windows Professional and Enterprise editions doing that - Corporates won't stand for it.

This is more than likely it, they won't have ads in work versions no chance.

 

[Murphy]

That might be the case for the home editions, but I can't see Windows Professional and Enterprise editions doing that - Corporates won't stand for it.

Corporates don't have to stand for it because they have Intune.

 

[niggyg]

I think Windows becoming a subscription based OS would drive a few (possibly me) to Linux but i'm not sure enough would be capable of installing a new OS to make Microsoft concerned. The OCUK forum isn't your typical user base!

How would this work with pre built PC off the shelf? I assume Windows 12 would be free for x days then you need to activate it.

 

[mrk]

It won't be a subscription, makes no sense:

No, of course 'Windows 12' won't require a subscription to use it

Rumors that the next version of Windows will require a subscription are greatly exaggerated.

www.windowscentral.com

Cloud services yes, but not the OS.

 

[Grim5]

That would be the day I go 100% Linux

Sure you will

 

[Grim5]

Can we let this thread die until there's actual news?

Actual news: Windows 12 is coming June 2024, according to the CEO of Acer

 

[Deleted member 77746]

Actual news: Windows 12 is coming June 2024, according to the CEO of Acer

Probably beta but then might not end up been release candidate till 2025.

 

[Murphy]

Acer, Quanta, MSI, and Gigabyte will be very disappointed if it's only a beta as they're depending on it being released in order to spark significant sales of AI PCs.

 

[random_matt]

I will wait for the LTSC version.

 

[Deleted member 77746]

I will wait for the LTSC version.

Windows 11 LTSC FTW then I will see what windows 12 brings to the table.

 

[413x]

Don't think I really need a home PC anymore.
If I had to use one for anything I'd probably use my work machine.

But really, apart from the odd game I don't really need a PC anymore