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If you own a system with an Intel 6th generation Core processor—more memorably known as Skylake—and run Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you'll have to think about upgrading to Windows 10 within the next 18 months. Microsoft announced today that after July 17, 2017, only the "most critical" security fixes will be released for those platforms and those fixes will only be made available if they don't "risk the reliability or compatibility" of Windows 7 and 8.1 on other (non-Skylake) systems.
Something definitely smells fishy in Redmond. First, all the pop-ups telling Windows 7 and 8 users to upgrade to Windows 10. Then, automatic downloads of Windows 10 without users seeking it. Now, warnings to users with NEW hardware that they have 18 months to upgrade from their OS, which still should have 5-8 years support? Way to drive even more customers and enterprises to Linux, Microsoft!
"The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers." - Princess Leia Organa
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"The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers." - Princess Leia Organa