I guess it's about time to look into Linux again. I've run it on and off since the late 90's, but always end up back on Windows because of games.
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I assume it is not a full transition to cloud, instead they are adding 'Cloud Computing to Windows' and integrating with system.
While I could understand this approach for big enterprises, to avoid the hassle of managing thousands of employees PCs, I don't understand it for home use.
I mean, people who want a PC at home, want it for the multi-purpose capabilities and power in gaming, not to mention full control over it.
Those who only use the PC for email, browsing the internet and watching videos, are better served with a tablet, they're so powerful nowadays that you don't really need a PC for those simple tasks, students would be better off with chromebooks, they're even cheaper, a few types of jobs, like professional graphics for example, are better done with a MAC, and probably other things I'm forgetting right now.
I fully switched to Linux years ago, but if I were still using Windows, I know for sure I'd be furious if my computer stopped working only because the internet went down or MS servers had some downtime.
I'd love to know what they know that I don't to be so sure this won't blow up in their faces.
I only use windows if i have to in my workplace and it always sucks. It's the only thing on my workflow that slows me down or drives me crazy
And if you try to use a browser other than Edge it'll shoot your dog
I wish Linux was an option for me, but Adobe software is what has me stuck, and there's no Steam pushing for that to be properly supported... And migrating my Lightroom catalog to another software would be an absolute nightmare.
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What if my wifi goes down?
I have 300mb down with a major carrier. (Spectrum)
The service turns to un-useable shit all to often. All online games are out. Streaming services work most of the time, but barley. 5mb down would be great in those times when it slows to a crawl.
Rebooting modems/routers doesn't help, and there are times where it does get to 300mb down so I know the hardware can support it.
Online based Windows would be terrible for me. I'd move to another OS quick
Move out of the woods.