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slow-poke
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I'm so done with Windows, on my short list is to replace my one remaining Windows based PC with Linux ( leaning towards Mint, comments welcome), and then use a virtual machine on that PC to run Windows for the one program I can't live without. I envision migrating one program at a time to a Linux based alternative.
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MrWhoopee
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All versions can be freely downloaded and installed. It's when it comes time to activate that the truth becomes revealed.
Microsoft's current activation scheme (at least I think it's current) is based on Hardware ID (HWID) of the system. It has been a real boon from my perspective. Once a machine has been activated, it remains that way even if you reinstall Windows, as long as you reinstall the same version. Since nearly all consumer machines are sold with the Home version, I can safely reinstall and it will activate automatically.
If not, we have our ways.
I have zero Linux experience beyond a few YouTube videos. What do you do when you buy pretty much any current hardware device - printer, keyboard, scanner, mouse, bluetooth device.... Seems like their application software (drivers?) only recognize Win or Mac & that's it? My hardware requests updates, enhancements etc. years later after initial installation. Same goes for many apps. Some I have only run on Win to the best of my knowledge. Or from what I've read, compatibility or version capabilities on Linux is not guaranteed. So that's kind of where the 'choose your poison' kind of comes up. I might look into Linux one day maybe related to CNC, but i was imagining it to be for more or less standalone PC's dedicated to these kinds of apps.
I'm so done with all desktop laptop computers.
Not much I can't do on my android phone and what I really can't do, I really don't miss.
Just in the process of doing backups of my desktop and laptop...... AGAIN! Why why why why why?
I used to think Raid was the cats meow. Until the raid controller itself crashed. You ever try to rebuild an NTFS backup from a proprietary Linux format? What a royal PIA! Never did get a full recovery. So much for that solution!
Can't rely on anything anymore. It all used to be sooo easy.......
Not much I can't do on my android phone and what I really can't do, I really don't miss.
Just in the process of doing backups of my desktop and laptop...... AGAIN! Why why why why why?
I used to think Raid was the cats meow. Until the raid controller itself crashed. You ever try to rebuild an NTFS backup from a proprietary Linux format? What a royal PIA! Never did get a full recovery. So much for that solution!
Can't rely on anything anymore. It all used to be sooo easy.......