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Windows 10 replaced 7 for most people because 8 was a piece of junk. Windows 7 was old by the time 10 came out so there was pent up demand and 10 was a pretty solid showing.
There’s not much that’s compelling about 11 and they’ve introduced unwanted things. It shouldn’t be surprising that people prefer to stay on 10, which is one of the better operating systems Microsoft has ever released. Combine that with the dominance of Linux in the server space and what seems like increased adoption on the desktop and it’s a recipe for poor numbers. For a lot of developers, it’s easier being on a Linux desktop when Linux is the deployment target.
Is there even any actual positive for upgrading? I haven't heard a single good thing about Windows 11 vs 10
Rounded corners lmao. But actually the UI makes the OS feel more complete and polished compared to Windows 10. You can never know how much you missed out until you try it.
Given that I pretty much only use my windows PC for gaming, I think I'll pass on upgrading for round corners lol
Yeah, I'd never upgrade. Got a new laptop for work. It has 11. It's ostensibly the same thing. It opens my programs. It came with shit that I had to get rid of. Not that unlike 10.
My PC has 10. Windows 11 would have to be the second coming of Christ for me to upgrade, mainly because I don't have a need to upgrade. When I build a new one, I'll more than likely get whatever is current, and I'll scour the Internet for little secrets of how to improve my experience. At the end of the day it'll make no difference. It's not ME or anything. It's just an OS.
The UI is still missing basic features. The start menu is fucked.
The OS is fine, the Desktop is under cooked.