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How long do we have before PCs get locked bootloaders and corporations ban installation of "non-approved" software? (for context: Google is restricting sideloading worldwide on Android ETA 2027) (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
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[–] 15 points 11 months ago (1 child)

I have a feeling, that Windows 12 PCs will be just glorified smartphones with voice control as the default.

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  • [–] 5 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    Good thing I transitioned to Linux mint (my first distro!) And I will never return to windows. I have some mild challenges in getting some games and programs to work. But I overcame some and I will overcome the others. I also welcome the challenges.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    Bold of you to assume that they'll let you to install Linux on your PC...

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    Okay I just read Debian's manual about UEFI so I'm basically now an expert. And I feel like even if Microsoft refuses to sign, there should still be a demand for mobos that can either add new keys or disable SecureBoot.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago*

    Congrats. I love the green color. This is exactly the route I plan to do. I'm almost thinking about just uninstalling Win10 and switching to Mint right now.

    I refused to play any games that relies on kernel level binaries like FortNight and League.

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