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Microsoft allows Windows 11 to be installed on older, unsupported hardware but specifically nixes official support — minimum requirements for full compatibility remain unchanged (www.tomshardware.com)

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[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

Security updates, mostly. If you're running an old Windows install on a computer connected to the internet, it's only a matter if time until it gets comprom byised.

But yeah, I'm also on Linux, so no worries here.

[-] nous@programming.dev 4 points 2 weeks ago

The article calls that out explicitly:

When installing on unsupported hardware, Microsoft will push a small disclaimer that effectively cancels your warranty in case of compatibility-related mishaps. Likewise, you won't be entitled to receiving updates - including security updates - so we're back to square one.

What is the point in upgrading if you wont get security upgrades either way. Just more spyware and ads in the newer version.

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