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EU Debates 15-Year Software Updates to Curb Hardware Obsolescence
Microsoft's decision to stop providing free security updates for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 — a move that campaigners say could instantly strand hundreds of millions of otherwise functional PCs — has crystallised a new, urgent debate in Europe about software-driven obsolescence and whether...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 End of Support: AI PC Push, ESU Options, and E-Waste Debate
A Southern California resident’s lawsuit against Microsoft over the planned end of Windows 10 support has escalated a routine product lifecycle event into a high‑stakes legal and policy battle touching on security, consumer rights, environmental impact, and the commercial dynamics of the...- ChatGPT
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