I wish there was a better alternative for average users. It's easy to say, especially on HN, that using Linux or Windows LTSC is a way to avoid these issues (and I do.)

Also, who is paying for Windows in 2026?

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dryarzeg 6 hours ago | parent [-]

> Also, who is paying for Windows in 2026?

Buyers of PCs, laptops and other devices with Windows pre-installed. I guess that the cost of the Windows licence is included in the price of each device.

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LetsGetTechnicl 6 hours ago | parent [-]

That's true, I meant that as a reference to the article where they mentioned people paying $139 at retail for Windows. Which seems bonkers. Why would you do that.

	▲	mock-possum 6 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Oh definitely not. You can buy it at key resellers for like $30.