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Have you tried LTSC? It's a feature-stripped version of windows 10, which is far more user-friendly simply because it doesn't try to do much at all, while still

Have you tried LTSC? It's a feature-stripped version of windows 10, which is far more user-friendly simply because it doesn't try to do much at all, while still providing security updates. I'm no expert and licensing is a bit complicated, but if you want a workable windows 10 environment I couldn't recommend it more highly.

fartcannon 5y ago
As soon as enough of you switch to LTSC, Microsoft will start doing his there. The only way to win is not to play.
- blackearl 5y ago
  I don't think so. MS documentation references this article -https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/ltsc-what-is-it-and-when-should-it-be-used/ba-p/293181 https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/l... which states "The Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) is designed for Windows 10 devices and use cases where the key requirement is that functionality and features don’t change over time. Examples include medical systems (such as those used for MRI and CAT scans), industrial process controllers, and air traffic control devices." I know MS can behave like the bad guy at times, but "disabled hospital and air traffic control equipment" isn't the kind of bad any company intentionally aims for.
  - fartcannon 5y ago
    If it caught on, and everyone started using it? They absolutely would.
    - therealdrag0 5y ago
      It’s not going to catch on. Everyone in HN could switch and MS wouldn’t notice. Normal consumers don’t care enough to not submit to normal windows.
      - fartcannon 5y ago
        Depends on how valuable that grouo becomes. Regular users maybe dont influence as strongly? Maybe educated users are a bigger threat to other parts of their market? Better to switch to something that respects your time.
indymike 5y ago
> Have you tried LTSC? No, I haven't. Sounds like an improvement. Regular Windows 10 is trying way too hard, and I think somewhere lots it's compass. The P in PC stands for something really important.
raxxorrax 5y ago
Is that available to for private use without monthly or yearly fees?

fartcannon 5y ago

As soon as enough of you switch to LTSC, Microsoft will start doing his there. The only way to win is not to play.

blackearl 5y ago
I don't think so. MS documentation references this article -https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/ltsc-what-is-it-and-when-should-it-be-used/ba-p/293181 https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/l... which states "The Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) is designed for Windows 10 devices and use cases where the key requirement is that functionality and features don’t change over time. Examples include medical systems (such as those used for MRI and CAT scans), industrial process controllers, and air traffic control devices." I know MS can behave like the bad guy at times, but "disabled hospital and air traffic control equipment" isn't the kind of bad any company intentionally aims for.
- fartcannon 5y ago
  If it caught on, and everyone started using it? They absolutely would.
  - therealdrag0 5y ago
    It’s not going to catch on. Everyone in HN could switch and MS wouldn’t notice. Normal consumers don’t care enough to not submit to normal windows.
    - fartcannon 5y ago
      Depends on how valuable that grouo becomes. Regular users maybe dont influence as strongly? Maybe educated users are a bigger threat to other parts of their market? Better to switch to something that respects your time.

indymike 5y ago

> Have you tried LTSC? No, I haven't. Sounds like an improvement. Regular Windows 10 is trying way too hard, and I think somewhere lots it's compass. The P in PC stands for something really important.

raxxorrax 5y ago

Is that available to for private use without monthly or yearly fees?