A separate level for customers should exist to keep them separate from Enterprise.
A separate level for customers should exist to keep them separate from Enterprise.
I believe there should be a level below Pro and above Enterprise that keeps the user independent. It shouldn't require Bitlocker or more than two physical CPUs, maintaining a focus on telemetry and features like recalls—opting in or making them more intrusive than Windows 7. The licensing should be accessible to individuals without large organizations needing multiple licenses for Enterprise. This approach could deter some from moving to Linux or Mac. I have a playful name for it, rather than "Windows 12 Enterprise," it would be "Windows 12 Voyager." A humorous title like that might attract many licenses just for the laughs. I imagine tech leaders would react strongly to absurd thumbnails and sketches, like AI Linus naming their search function after a video game character.
They focus on profiting from selling user information and licensing access to their operating systems. Avoid telemetry and corporate OS solutions—opt for BSD or Linux, including non-commercial versions.
A real Windows 11 Pro license from Microsoft costs 260€, which many already question. How many would choose an enterprise version versus seeking alternative ways to obtain it? I believe the straightforward answer is that Microsoft earns more by promoting their product, so a high price would likely backfire.
I just got the W10 LTSC ISO from archive.org and have two copies—one for my struggling gaming rig (now running on my laptop because the old HDD is too slow and I don’t want to spend money on another SSD) and one for my testbench, which was removed by moderation. The telemetry and bloatware are a real pain. I’m planning to move to W11 once the LTSC ISO releases. Updated July 2, 2024 by LogicalDrm
I cannot suggest this for every user. It's quite costly initially. (This is the only choice when discussing pirated content isn't permitted here) Also, your system might not receive updates automatically, which is a significant drawback. I manage LTSC on my server as required, but since it doesn't update, it's running version v1809—about two years old. As a result, certain features won't function properly. To upgrade, you'd have to obtain a newer OS version (those ISO files aren't free!) This makes everything quite complicated. Given that major updates occur at least every two years, I'm uncertain about advising anyone to use LTSC for gaming. The absence of telemetry is appealing, but it also limits improvements for some users. In summary, I would strongly advise sticking to a standard non-LTSC version for smoother gameplay. It adds unnecessary complications that aren't necessary. Edited July 2, 2024 by LogicalDrm
had a smooth experience with my LTSC updates and seems they were compatible until around 2032, though I’m not sure if they’re still available for general use. Probably only minecraft matters, and I doubt anyone would pay for these kinds of tools. It feels like a necessity to resort to piracy, but the comment was removed by moderation. I’m curious if there are newer versions than the 2000-something release I currently have, since I downloaded it from an archive site which was a hassle. Many downloads failed, so I spent hours trying and ended up without an ISO now. With Windows 10, I’d just need to download a regular ISO from the web, but I’m not sure about that. It’s frustrating because Windows 10 is on a different release schedule than LTS, and it’s hard to change without breaking things.
I'm currently working through LTSC 21h2, which was just updated recently. (There won't be an LTSC 22h2 version ever.) Finding a reliable ISO can be challenging without official sources. Updates themselves also come with issues, so it's important to understand the process. Make sure to back up your course files regularly. LTSC is designed for server environments, which is its main strength. I really emphasize this point—this isn't suitable for anyone running a server on it, in my opinion. Edited July 2, 2024 by LogicalDrm
Checked archive.org, they do have a 21h2 iso available. It seems I can get the newest one for free—probably time to reinstall my LTSC installs whenever I want to build a gaming PC. I’m really missing RAM and maybe a board that can support 2400+ with all six sticks, especially since 4Gbit Hynixes are a pain on the X58.