I don't think they'll suddenly break compatibility. All they have to do is drip out new things or raise requirements over years.

I guess I feel like at least personally, I have to have a what if they don't, what do I do plan. A what's plan B idea, if Windows 12 doesn't reverse course.

A lot of people will stay with Windows 10, but they probably know that there's a limit to how long those people can hold back. Most people will eventually have to choose between Mac (also with AI to some degree), Linux or Windows 11 (or 12).

I mean over years, they think they have a percentage locked in. Newer computers will only come with 11, and many businesses need Office or Photoshop (so they can't go Linux).

Staying on an older version of Windows will get harder and harder. If browser, Steam, anti-virus support goes away.

I guess what I'm trying to figure out is if instead of pausing updates I should disable them. I'd be surprised if they can reverse though, they've spent so much money on AI. A certain percentage must use it for their jobs, and they know that. There's a high floor to how many they can lose.

What's your plan to avoid it? It'll get harder and harder to stick to an older version of windows over time.

I think he's referring specifically to using the force in the movie. A lot of it is mental. He was trying to tell Luke he couldn't pull his X-Wing our of the swamp unless he was sure he could. Doubt would be a problem.

There's more than a zero percent chance this is Uncle Ben.

It only let me pause them for a maximum number of days. So on November 4th I think the pause ends (unless there's a way to disable Windows Update completely, and I want to do that.)

I can choose to trigger an update before that if I want, I think. But I can also drag out the inevitable.

Until today. Now the only button said to install Windows 11. With no way to dismiss it, and any restart or shut down might start an update.

Now I assume I'll have to update to Windows 11 eventually, but considering they are trying to force me, I went down in the window and paused updates.

If you right away go to Windows Update and it's an attempt to trick you into updating to 11, there will be this banner there telling you Windows 11 is ready for you. --and there's also a button there to stay on Windows 10 as part of the banner.

I feel like there's a percentage of people online trying to provoke people to act before the deadline, and then another group telling people they might be okay with Windows 10 for months or years. Partly, I thought about waiting just to see if Mircosoft forced the update on the last day.

I do worry that Microsoft will eventually drive a large percentage of people away pushing AI into Windows. It might not be with Windows 11, but maybe 12.

I do manage some family members computers that can't upgrade officially, so I might try Linux Mint for them? They only use the web browser.