Windows 12 could be another costly upgrade for supporters of Microsoft operating systems. A new report reveals that the AI-dominated OS will require AMD and Intel CPUs with a dedicated NPU. Possibly surfacing in late 2026, the follow-up to Windows 11 may also rely on subscriptions.
  • Graymouzer@lemmy.worldEnglish
    18·
    3 hours ago

    How can anyone upgrade to a new PC when there is no Ram or hard disks available? This is a crazy time to try to push that.

    • Skankhunt420@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      10·
      2 hours ago

      I think this highlights Microsoft’s inability to connect with its customers even more than the AI and shit.

      They really just do not give a shit about the consumer, at all.

      Its insane people put up with it on their own personal machines I get for work or whatever.

      • BananaIsABerry@lemmy.zipEnglish
        1·
        9 minutes ago

        The truth is that you and I are not their customer. The business to business sales are their primary concern, and many companies would be fine forking over a little extra cash for the “AI operating system”.

        The average home user is an afterthought.

      • Graymouzer@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        13 minutes ago

        Agreed. I think it has gotten worse over time. Operating systems for consumer PCs are a mature market and they don’t really have commercial rivals. It’s Mac, Windows, or Linux and most people never really consider Linux. So, they use Windows to push their other products and not so much as a product in itself.

      • sicktriple@lemmy.mlEnglish
        7·
        2 hours ago

        Microsoft is absolutely fucking deranged just like that freak who’s leading them. Dealing with them as an enterprise customer is a fucking nightmare, their docs suck, their support, which you pay for btw, is adversarial just like their OS. I fucking hate Microsoft in my bones, so I love when I see them doing submental shit like this to themselves

        • InputZero@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          34 minutes ago

          SharePoint is the bane of my existence. Sorry, I can’t find the file you’re looking for because all the files are saved in one folder and fuck you for expecting the filter function to work. I hope you remember the exact filename and enjoy scrolling for 5 minutes.