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Yes, did it around 6 months ago. Was hesitant but it went ok. No problems. I think it's faster. A few minor differences that I can't remember now as it's been 6 months and I'm getting old. Lol
 
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Carvher said:
Yes, did it around 6 months ago. Was hesitant but it went ok. No problems. I think it's faster. A few minor differences that I can't remember now as it's been 6 months and I'm getting old. Lol
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How about the ads, has MS gone overboard? I've read that quite a few people went to Linux instead of the bullshit telemetry with Win11.
I'm torn, wanted first hand accounts, I'll figure it out eventually.
 
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How about the ads, has MS gone overboard? I've read that quite a few people went to Linux instead of the bullshit telemetry with Win11.
I'm torn, wanted first hand accounts, I'll figure it out eventually.
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I've had no negative issues. Overall it's faster so I like it.
 
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How about the ads, has MS gone overboard? I've read that quite a few people went to Linux instead of the bullshit telemetry with Win11.
I'm torn, wanted first hand accounts, I'll figure it out eventually.
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Many Linux distributions and applications send telemetry data as well. Most people don't really understand how Linux works either. When things go wrong, it requires more knowledge to fix. The other problem is most existing software doesn't run in both, so they not just have to learn a new OS, but they have to learn alternative software as well, most of which is lacking the full feature set they're used to. Most people I know can't handle Linux. They try it for a bit, then get frustrated and go back to Windows. Not because it's unlearnable but because they don't want to learn.

Linux is not just a drop-in replacement for Windows. It's far more similar to iOS, which is also based on UNIX.

I only use Windows for work. I don't need widgets, and that's the only feature that has ads that can't be disabled, so I don't get any ads. For people who want something that's going to just work, it has no real substitute. And the amount of research required to get rid of the ads is going to be far less then what it will take you to learn to get comfortable with Linux and it's alternative applications.

Once you've upgraded Windows in place, your registration data is saved. Then you can do a fresh install and it'll still know who you are. So I'd suggest backing up everything you need to keep, doing an in-place upgrade, then follow one of the dozens of highly rated YouTube videos on how to debloat a Windows install and do a fresh install overtop. You should be left with no ads and no telemetry, or at least a minimal amount, and not have to learn a new operating system and all new software.

Although if you're technically inclined, like to learn, and are looking to join the open software community, it's a great place and I can't recommend it enough. Completely worth the effort IMO, but I may be biased.
 
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