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[–] NoisyFlake@lemm.ee 31 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

I'd like to mention Windows 10 LTSC here. It's an official Windows 10 Edition from Microsoft, designed for enterprise and embedded usage. Therefore it has no bloatware, no annoying feature updates, no ads and only the absolute minimum of telemetry. If you don't like Windows but somehow have to use it, this might be the right choice for you.

[–] sab@kbin.social 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Out of curiosity, except obviously people who don't use Windows, who would it be the wrong choice for?

[–] Espi@kbin.social 18 points 10 months ago (2 children)

If you use modern hardware it doesn't behave quite well and gets worse battery life. If you use any tools from Microsoft (WSL, Office, Windows Terminal, etc) most of those are incompatible or a pain to install. If you use anything from the Microsoft Store, including Game Pass, since it just doesn't include the Microsoft Store.

[–] sab@kbin.social 4 points 10 months ago

Ooof.

Well, interesting to know. Thanks!

[–] NoisyFlake@lemm.ee 1 points 10 months ago

That’s somewhat wrong. I had no problem installing WSL, Office or Windows Terminal, and they all work fine. The only thing that’s actually a problem is the missing Microsoft Store, but since I’m not using it anyway it doesn’t bother me.

[–] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 3 points 10 months ago

Doesn't the Enterprise version require a bulk license agreement?