Do you really think that ? Microsoft Give support to 8th gen intel and up ... i think more then 50% of the users can't even upgrade. I expect that many users will swap to linux duo their "new standards".
Most users don't even know 'Linux' exist...
90% will just upgrade to a better computer 
Yeah that is exactly what MS wants to put through peoples throats. Don't forget the hardware prices are insane these days.
I suspect we'll find out at the last minute. Win 10 will have support 2025 which will be a 10 year run. MS doesn't want support/patch any CPUs that were vulnerable to spectre and meltdown.
Yes i know W10 has support till 2025, thats 4 years from now on. My laptop had the spectre issue, acer fixed it with a bios update. So i don't know why MS should support/patch it. They do allow 3 of their devices
Intel® Core™ 7-7800X
Intel® Core™ i7-7820HQ[1]
Intel® Core™ i7-7820X
It is what it is, Microsoft is trying to tighten their security. Microsoft don't want a bad reputation to be an OS with a bunch of viruses. They clearly are trying, you can't blame Microsoft for this. Microsoft Store is also one of their attempts to try to have something like Linux or MacOs, which is more secure.
Even though Windows11 is not supported on the hardware, you can still install it, but it will just warn you. Most users also don't know how to update Windows anyway. They just buy a new computer with Windows/Mac Os.
It is hard for Microsoft because they want to make an OS for all, especially noobs. All Windows is not a bad piece of software, they're just not for me. I don't hate Windows, actually I understand that the average user can't just switch.
It is what it is, Microsoft may sound evil trying to cut support, but there is a company trying to make money. I know open source is free, but it's just not mainstream and many programs just won't run on it even with WINE.
Linux also don't have good marketing, the reason Linux can't get on desktop is that we can't get more OEMs to sell computers with Linux.
Windows 11 devs are also trying very hard to make a successful product. I think Windows 11 will be pretty good.
Although, Windows is proprietary, i understand that they can't open source it. Open source things don't earn you as much money.
And if your a person who judges what operating system they use, keep in mind that your a basement dweller that hasn't seen the sun for a whole year.
This is just my thoughts on "Microsoft crazy requirements for Windows11"
Microsoft last good OS was Windows 7, after that it took the road downwards. Linux on the other hand is going upwards lol.
As for the windows 11 specs, still the atom series can't beat my i7-7700HQ
|Intel® |Atom® |x6200FE|
|Intel® |Atom® |x6211E|
|Intel® |Atom® |x6212RE|
|Intel® |Atom® |x6413E|
|Intel® |Atom® |x6414RE|
|Intel® |Atom® |x6425E|
|Intel® |Atom® |x6425RE|
|Intel® |Atom® |x6427FE|
As of 8/28 :
"The company told us it won’t actually block you from installing Windows 11 on a PC with an older CPU, so long as you download and manually install an ISO file all by yourself. But it turns out even that technicality has a technicality. Microsoft is now threatening to withhold Windows Updates from your copy of Windows 11 — potentially even security updates — if you take that route. "
Most likely they won't
That's why I wrote we'll find out at the last minute.
[quote="Michel, post:25, topic:7698"]
So i don't know why MS should support/patch it.
[/quote] Those patches from the various oems have to be approved, uploaded, and delivered via Windows update an many cases. On the Linux we received firmware updates for intel an amd processors.
Acer fixed the leak with a bios update for my machine
Looks like my hardware should be more than capable to dual boot Win 11. Thanks for the input.
Dual booting with Win 11 is no problem at all. I am using different drives for each OS.
Well i am windows free, deleted windows 10 partition a few days ago. Using linux for 2 months now and didnt boot into 10 much.
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My dual drive dual boot is working fine with Win 11. I don't know why people are replying to a solved thread?????
I split the thread for those who are still having a issue with Win11 dual-boot.
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