Just when you think Microsoft couldn't do worse, well, new low

[W3WN]

After getting over the initial shock of Windows 11, I can deal with it only for Internet functions. I avoided the microsoft account nonsense by first creating another partition on the hard drive, installed Windows 10, activate it, then proceed with Windows 11 upgrade of that partition only. Essentially, I will be multibooting all of my Windows 11 compatible systems this way. I use a batch file to disable the network connection so I can keep Windows 10 partition hidden away and continue working with it, and keep it safe when Microsoft ends support to Windows 10. At that point, Windows 11 will be used for internet access only.

Today I found the option to turn off widgets. In Windows 10 and earlier, I use classic shell using the XP menu option, so I can go to my programs quickly (using start menu folders). Once I find a solution for recreating the start menu so I can access my programs, most of the pain will be 'healed'.

Don't know why Microcrap couldn't provide an option to change the user interface, allow customization of the user interface, instead of a one panel concept.

Problem with Linux is program compatibility, and where wine could not help with it.

During initial system startup:

Select Work or School option. Select Domain Account option. Then you can create a local account without being forced into a Micro$oft online user account.

Learned another new "trick" at work the other day, while powering up a Dell 3000 Thin Client for the first time. You now MUST be connected to the internet to startup the machine. No connection? Tough. No OS for you.

I will be very happy when (if) the developers setup our company DDS app for Linux and we can start ditching Win X and Win X1. Heck, we might be able to put a whole pile of older machines back into service!

[N1LAF]

Thanks Ron, great information. Open Office for Windows 11 then. Then you can run an older version of Office in a virtual machine.

[W3WN]

Thanks Ron, great information. Open Office for Windows 11 then. Then you can run an older version of Office in a virtual machine.

The problem remains that you can't register the older versions any longer, so they won't work properly.

And Open Office and it's derivatives lack a good equivalent to M$ Publisher. Which is reportedly being retired in a few years and will no longer be available. I have to find an alternative for editing my club newsletter.

[n6hcm]

lol... I gotta figure out how to upgrade my Microsoft 11 pro to... Microsoft 11 Pro.

If tuis requires more than 20 mins of time it's gonna become Linux.