don5318

Join Date 12/2001

+513

Quoting AceMatrix,

reply 75

The folks over at ZDNet put together this article dealing with the compatability issue.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/will-your-pc-run-windows-11-even-microsoft-cant-say-for-sure/

So, if it doesn't work, I'll dump Windows, and just run my Macbook Pro, no biggie for me, just won't skin anymore.

Seems like theirs a counter to what someone says/does/posts, the truth is (in my opinion) is no one knows, and won't know, until Windows 11 is finally released, so right now, and again, my opinion, everyone is just speculating (about capability) , for if all these pundits have to go on is this; so called Leak (copy/version), then my guess is, it will be totally different from the final version. I could be wrong in my assumption, (wouldn't be the first time) maybe these pundits have a real Beta to test from, regardless, proof is in the pudding, Cheers, have a great day, and All stay Safe.

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BigDogBigFeet

Join Date 12/2005

+413

My CPU is not supported-Intel I-6700.

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Jafo

Join Date 03/2001

+1806

Just remember....F...U...D

Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.

It will be better to wait until 11 is released before you can 'almost' say for sure what will be what...

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don5318

Join Date 12/2001

+513

Quoting Jafo,

reply 78

Just remember....F...U...D

Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.

It will be better to wait until 11 is released before you can 'almost' say for sure what will be what...

Here, Here, well said Paul! Cheers!

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DaveRI

Join Date 09/2003

+467

Quoting AceMatrix,

reply 75

The folks over at ZDNet put together this article dealing with the compatability issue.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/will-your-pc-run-windows-11-even-microsoft-cant-say-for-sure/

That's a pretty amusing read, thanks.

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starkers

Join Date 05/2004

+1153

Both the machines I plan to use for Win 11 pass the current minimum requirements, but as I said earlier, I think MS will have to downgrade those in order to get as many PCs as possible to run 11. If they don't then users able to run it will fall far below MS' hopes for uptake..

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AceMatrix

Join Date 01/2010

+215

Quoting starkers,

reply 81

Both the machines I plan to use for Win 11 pass the current minimum requirements, but as I said earlier, I think MS will have to downgrade those in order to get as many PCs as possible to run 11. If they don't then users able to run it will fall far below MS' hopes for uptake..

That's exactly what I was thinking. Surely Microsoft isn't ignorant enough to think that millions of people will want to , or even be able to, spend many hundreds of dollars on new computers , or CPU's , or graphics cards etc. just to be able to install Windows 11. I think it best we all just take a step back and be patient as it all plays out before the release date.

-- Ace --

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RedneckDude

Join Date 04/2009

+2210

I'm just gonna leave this here.

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I can tell start10 don't work on windows 11, have used the beta will try windowblinds later it is not promissing

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starkers

Join Date 05/2004

+1153

[quote who="RedneckDude" reply="83" id="3810389"]
I'm just gonna leave this here.

I've seen the Zorin OS on Majorgeeks and other sites but never bothered to download and try it. Maybe it's time I investigate it to assess it for future use.

As it is I have three machines that are Win 11 compatible, but Shaunna's and Steve's PCs are not compliant with 11, so hopefully MS does downgrade those minimum requirements to allow them and millions of others to upgrade.

From what I've seen thus far, Win 11 has something for everybody, from content creators and entertainment fans to gamers and people who just want to connect to friends and loved ones, but so many of them will not be able to take advantage of 11's new and improved features as things stand.

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AceMatrix

Join Date 01/2010

+215

[quote who="RedneckDude" reply="83" id="3810389"]
I'm just gonna leave this here.

I own a copy of Zorin OS Ultimate . I bought it about 2 years ago. I installed it on a fresh HDD and I really liked it alot. It is smooth and very snappy. But as I soon found out, it was a Bitch when it came to non-compatibility issues. Proper drivers are difficult to find and install , You can't install most Win32 programs and if you want to use any of Stardocks software , well , you're out of luck, it won't work on this OS. I finally had to leave it behind because, as some people know , I create iconpackages for IconPackager and that's simply a no-go on the Zorin Platform.

-- Ace --

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RedneckDude

Join Date 04/2009

+2210

I use Zorin OS on a virtual machine. I wouldn't use it as my only OS unless I had to drop windows due to Microsofts ineptitude.

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DaveRI

Join Date 09/2003

+467

I've decided to look at it this way. Win10 still has 4 solid years left on it, and so much can happen over 4 years. In the meantime, Win11 will either load or it won't, that would be up to Microsoft.

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RedneckDude

Join Date 04/2009

+2210

Quoting DaveRI,

reply 88

Win10 still has 4 solid years left on it

So MS is supporting 10 for 4 more years?

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Quoting RedneckDude,

reply 89

So MS is supporting 10 for 4 more years?

Yes.

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kona0197

Join Date 02/2003

+84

I'm just hoping I can make the taskbar black but keep everything else on the light mode. I dislike dark themes.

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Microsoft clarifies stance on Windows 11 minimum system requirements - Neowin

Microsoft clarifies stance on Windows 11 minimum system requirements

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Excellent find. Thanks, Hank.

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starkers

Join Date 05/2004

+1153

Quoting AceMatrix,

reply 86

I own a copy of Zorin OS Ultimate . I bought it about 2 years ago. I installed it on a fresh HDD and I really liked it alot. It is smooth and very snappy. But as I soon found out, it was a Bitch when it came to non-compatibility issues. Proper drivers are difficult to find and install , You can't install most Win32 programs and if you want to use any of Stardocks software , well , you're out of luck, it won't work on this OS. I finally had to leave it behind because, as some people know , I create iconpackages for IconPackager and that's simply a no-go on the Zorin Platform.

-- Ace --

Looks like I won't be trialing the Zorin OS, then. Lack of driver and Win 32 programs support has dampened any idea of giving it a go. Not only that, if it doesn't run Stardock apps then it's pretty much dead in the water for me. I like to change the appearance of my desktop by more than just a wallpaper change.

Oh well, there's always Ubuntu. I've tried it several times and I may just revisit it to see what's new.

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