End of Windows as we know it
I'm really glad I don't use Windows any more- I see Linux picking up more users. ComputerWorld wrote: Microsoft is getting ready to replace Windows 10 with the Microsoft Managed Desktop. This wil...
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BurbMan wrote:ReadyToGo wrote:
Doesn't anyone understand what the word "Desktop" means?
We were talking about the "thin client" environment back in 1999....no software installed on the desktop, it all runs on the server. Worked great on an office LAN, but remote performance was terrible back then because most cloud connections were dial up. We now have ubiquitous cloud access, bandwidth, and technology to make this a reality. Why own software when all you want is the ability to type a letter?
Big 3 car manufacturers re heading that way too with cars....lots of people have no desire to own a car, they just want to be able to get somewhere when they need to.
Not everyone is always connected to "the software repository" server when they want/need to do something, so standalone capabilities may be crucial/important to some/many. This scenario might be more commonly realized by those of us on this forum.
Why own an RV when all you want to do is get somewhere? :)
