New PC build -- which version of Windows 11? LTSC, IoT, ?? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 2 years ago by Nyarlathotep@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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I'll soon be assembling a new PC and I need to figure out which version of Win 11 to use. I've not been able to find a good discussion of using IoT or LTSC for a "daily driver" gaming and productivity PC.

I'll want to make use of a lot of Windows features like virtualization, the ability to run Android apps, and the Linux subsystem. I don't need all the new feature updates immediately, but I also don't want to be running an antique OS... Just a debloated one.

If you've navigated these waters I would love to hear about your experience.

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[-] ertai@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago

Wants to run a 'debloated OS' and asking about Windows 11 installation advice. Wut?? Litteraly no reason to be running Windows nowadays. You can game on GNU/Linux just fine and if you really need something Windows specific you can always run it through Wine (with Bottles for instance) or in a Windows VM (if you have a gaming PC then you 100% have a powerfull enough computer for virtualisation).

[-] zaknenou@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

adobe users need windows, it is the obvious route. A debloated version of Windows is better than Unix-like system for that. If one wants to learn more about software and computer science, or wants more customization than Linux and BSD are miles better. also running a VM of Linux inside Windows is arguably a better idea than running VM of Windows in Linux.

It's like asking between Firefox and Chrome, I use Firefox but Chrome is still faster and more likely to run a site than firefox

[-] Nyarlathotep@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 years ago

I should have known I'd get my ass beat for asking a question on the internet, right? Haha.

[-] zaknenou@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 years ago

check my post here: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/5611021

I got similar reaction but also some good suggestion, and I also recommended some things

[-] Nyarlathotep@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

Good stuff, thanks.

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