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Re:Microsoft is threatening to withhold Windows 11 updates i... by oneepic on Saturday August 28, 2021 @03:54PM (#28340973)
Noted. In order to stop forced Windows Updates, all I have to do is have an old enough CPU.
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Re:Microsoft is threatening to withhold Windows 11 updates i... by mosselman on Saturday August 28, 2021 @03:56PM (#28340993)
In order to stop forced Windows Updates, the best solution is to switch to Linux.
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Re:Microsoft is threatening to withhold Windows 11 updates i... by peakaboo on Saturday August 28, 2021 @04:12PM (#28341114)
Or use Linux and just have a system that works forever, literally.

If you are a newbie, try PopOS.

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Re:Microsoft is threatening to withhold Windows 11 updates i... by hammyhavoc on Sunday August 29, 2021 @10:21AM (#28346919)
Manjaro is also pleasant. Available with different DEs. Spoiled for choice these days.
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