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“We’ll switch up everything you’re familiar with, but you see, you really should, because security” feels like a really terrible idea. Your browser is still rec
by concinds 1y ago
“We’ll switch up everything you’re familiar with, but you see, you really should, because security” feels like a really terrible idea. Your browser is still receiving updates. You don’t need to panic or scare people needlessly. They’ll be fine.
And the conflation of “unsupported” and “ewaste” is also wrong. Tons of people keep using their computers after EOL, including my mom. Why would they notice or care?
Switching your family members to Linux works because they’re your family members. You know how they use computers, their comfort level, their needs. They can call you for help. A repair cafe, helping people they’ll likely never see again? Installing Linux, or heck, things as complex as dual-booting (which they suggest)? You’re kidding! Just leave people alone with their fine, basically-secure computers.
- genocidicbunny 1y agoThe article did mention that it would probably require multiple sessions with an individual to make the switch due to needing to spend some time figuring out what their needs are. Of course, the mileage will vary, but it seems they at least gave some consideration to your point knowing how people use their computers and their comfort level with them.
- RossBencina 1y agoNot sure what universe you live in but Chrome stopped supporting Windows 7 and will stop supporting Windows 10 eventually.
- trinix912 1y agoBut it didn't happen overnight, it happened 3 years after Windows 7 EOL. The only security updates Windows 10 users won't receive are patches to Windows itself, for bugs or vulnerabilities which most users are unlikely to run into.
- creatonez 1y ago> Your browser is still receiving updates. Browsers have steadily dropped old Windows versions faster than the historical trend. I wouldn't rely on this.
- BenjiWiebe 1y agoFirefox ESR supports Windows 7 until at least August 2025. If you visit the download page from a Windows 7 computer it will show you the ESR download.
- ivraatiems 1y agoIt's not a good idea to rely on the browser being safe when the OS itself is unsafe.