I'll soon be assembling a new PC and I need to figure out which version of Win 11 to use. I've not been able to find a good discussion of using IoT or LTSC for a "daily driver" gaming and productivity PC.

I'll want to make use of a lot of Windows features like virtualization, the ability to run Android apps, and the Linux subsystem. I don't need all the new feature updates immediately, but I also don't want to be running an antique OS... Just a debloated one.

If you've navigated these waters I would love to hear about your experience.

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[–] Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I just install Windows 11 Pro N, it comes with much less bloat than the normal Pro version. Then I run the Ameliorated playbook to get rid of most of the spyware and all the other junk. You can also run a script from privacy.sexy for good measure, but AME should handle most of it.
Just make sure to install the Windows Media Feature Pack from the "Optional features" dialog in the settings before running AME, because it might not be possible afterwards.

[–] Nyarlathotep@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 day ago

New stuff to me, thank you!

[–] 9acca9@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 day ago

this can break windows in anyway that affects games?? i just use Windows to play games (cracked games of course) Thanks