Microsoft says it is fixing Windows 11, but users have heard this before

Instead of bragging about shiny new features or pushing more AI into everything, the company [Microsoft] is basically saying, “we hear you,” and trying to clean up the mess that Windows 11 has become in some areas.

Too late. 

We just installed Linux on two of my computers, and have them about 90% dialed in.  Those two computer are used primarily for going online or playing video, so there is no reason to endure the hassle of the Windows operating system.

Microsoft has mandatory software updates that add or subtract functionality.  Simple, useful programs are usually replaced with complex programs that don’t handle basic functions well and require a Microsoft account.

Programs I used like Photoviewer, Movie Maker and Clipping Tool were on my computer, then removed by Microsoft.  The replacement programs had useful features, but weren’t as good for simple work.  Why not allow the user to choose?

Basic functionality like remote desktop and file sharing don’t work well between Windows 7 and Windows 11.

Microsoft has a general philosophy of inserting their AI, Copilot, into everything, and making all tasks require a Microsoft account and online access.  I don’t like either of those trends.

The best open-source software has more features, and is less invasive, then Microsoft programs.  When I switch to LibreOffice versions of MS Office, I won’t need Microsoft for anything.