Or, just don't use windows 11. I certainly won't. I'm only using win10 as it is because they don't care if you use an unauthorized copy for free. At this point my camel's back is a needle away from switching to linux/mac.
Gnome is nice too but suffers from the same lack of configurability. It's too opinionated like Mac. You can make it more flexible but you'll end up having a lot of plugins that end up being hard to maintain across version updates. Every time I'm looking for a function in Gnome and Google it I find an old thread discussing how it used to have it but the Devs removed it because they didn't agree with it or deem it necessary.
In contrast with that the idea of "Options everywhere!" seems to still be the KDE philosophy so if you like choice this is the place to go IMO :)
I'm getting tried of "opinionated" technologies. Everyone has opinions, but it's a dick move to force yours on others like that's a good thing.
Opinionated software works for simple apps but not for whole OSes IMO. I'm glad there's still systems around that offer more choices but they are becoming more fringey now.
The same if you want an OS without any kind of telemetry. Neither Microsoft nor Apple are saints there.
If there is a workaround for that I'm onboard... At least until I discover the next blocker.
With their support schedule, you'll probably have to sooner than you think, if you need to keep using Windows.
I'm optimistic that by 2025 either Microsoft or a third party have developed a way to put the taskbar back at the top. It's apparently possible to use the W10 taskbar in W11 with a registry hack, in the current builds.
Fir a time, I ran NX on both Mac OS and Linux. Linux is a tough setup. Mac OS was easier. Both are missing features related to fonts.
Other than that, it reminded me of running high end SDRC on IRIX. :D
Support is either gone or on the serious fade today. Too much integration and momentum.
Also, Steam + gaming works surprisingly well.
I guess what I’m saying is: give it a shot!
Unfortunately, my employer makes me use it at work, so I can't really avoid it.
If they bork it up, it costs other people money, because it costs me time.
I run it mostly standard, bog standard and got really good at the basics. Best overall path.
Maybe they want to force that on everyone?
Whittle it down to the nubs and there is less support overall.
I am happy to do the work, let someone else buy Windows.
I'd be happy with Linux but I never had the time/inclination to ensure my games work there. Win11's taskbar might just get me to find out.
I must have my back turned. Where is this wall? Apple seems to be investing quite heavily into its Mac line-up, including by differentiating it from iOS devices.
They benefit way more from selling multiple devices for different purposes than they would from selling "THE" ultimate device.