Here we go... PROVIDE THE UPGRADE FREE FOR EVERYONE, GREEDY CEOs!

"Mehdi declined to mention that Windows 10 users who want to stay Windows 10 users do have an escape hatch. The company's Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 10 will allow users and businesses to keep getting updates for at least one year after October 2025; end users can only get one year of extra updates for their home PCs, but organizations can get as many as three extra years. The caveat is that you'll need to pay for the privilege: $30 for one year of updates if you're an individual, and between $1 and $61 per user for schools and businesses, with costs that escalate significantly for years two and three."
#FuckYusufMehdi #FuckPlannedObsolescence #Windows11 #FuckGreedyCEOs

Consumers would really like Microsoft (and Apple) TO SUPPORT OLDER OPERATING SYSTEMS (and we know they can do it -- older government computers still get updates)!

Microsoft would really like you to replace your old Windows 10 PCs this year

The carrot of "new features" and the stick of "no more updates for your old PC."

Andrew Cunningham – Jan 6, 2025

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/as-it-buries-windows-10-microsoft-declares-2025-year-of-the-windows-11-pc-refresh/
#FuckPlannedObsolescence #RightToRepair #RightToUpgrade #Linux #PlannedObsolescence #ElectronicWaste #GreedyCEOs #MakeThemEatComputerChips

Figures. Those brain implants' warranties expired 3 days ago.
#FuckPlannedObsolescence
#monsterdon

I just replaced the 2 (physical) camera modules of my Fairphone 3. It was super easy, just a dozen screws and two cable connectors. I wish more hardware companies would offer individual replacement parts. #fuckPlannedObsolescence

Whelp, my beloved Chromebook has been declared EOL by Google with the last update, so I guess I'll be installing Debian on it shortly. #fuckPlannedObsolescence