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Microsoft has an ambitious plan to win users back, and go toe-to-toe with Valve's SteamOS for gaming — but I'm not getting my hopes up (www.techradar.com)

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Microsoft is working on a new project labeled Windows 'K2', intent on removing bloatware, reducing AI, and optimizing Windows 11 for gaming, with three focuses of 'performance, craft, and reliability'.

the issue is not about performance, is about enshitification. I mean, do we need TPM? do we need Microslop account to login our pc/laptop? do they really need to shove Copilot into Windows?

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[–] SunshineJogger@feddit.org 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

MS... The only reason why I still ise it is because I don't have the time or nerves to get used to Linux in my current life.

Getting and understanding the workarounds I need to get working just to play my two favorite games that don't run on Linux is not something I will use my time on.

I need a plug and play windows clone on Linux that runds everything I know out of the box, sadly.

People here won't like that, but it's the reality gate that keeps many people aeay from switching.

Well, if MS ever tries to force me into ID verification or subscription windows or based on AI at its core I'll bite the bullet. But not before

[–] SabinStargem@lemmy.today 2 points 4 hours ago

Consider giving Zorin OS a shot. Their particular distro is purpose-built to allow for easy migration away from Windows, into a Windows-like Linux environment. No terminals, and they make it easy to install and run .exe files. Their $50 pro edition includes some technical support as well.

Personally, I am waiting for SteamOS Desktop to release. Once that happens, I will be comparing CachyOS, Zorin OS, and SteamOS to decide which best suits my power-casual life.