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Why? Because every new version of windows comes with more invasive features, less user control, and more processes doing stuff you didn't ask for, for purposes
by smolder 4y ago
Why? Because every new version of windows comes with more invasive features, less user control, and more processes doing stuff you didn't ask for, for purposes that aren't in your interest. Also, some machines that came with win 7 might still work perfectly fine for a bulk of someone's Steam library, yet would struggle with win10 and even fail compatibility with 11.
I can't say I'm interested in maintaining a win7 steam box at this point, but I do sympathize with holdouts, as I'm deeply disappointed (though unsurprised) with where windows has been going since then.
- yokoprime 4y agoWindows 7 went out of extended support 3 years ago. That means no security patches and poor support for newer titles. If people want to run something else than Win11, Linux has good support on steam
- dontlaugh 4y agoWindows 10 still has far better compatibility than Linux, with few downsides. Especially if you play with friends that are on Windows, it’s the only way to guarantee you aren’t the odd one out not being able to try a new game. Or even play an old one after an update.