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Microsoft: No Driver Updates Allowed for Win7 and Win8

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Re: Microsoft: No Driver Updates Allowed for Win7 and Win8

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I don't see the issue here. If you're going to update your drivers for an antiquated OS, might as well just upgrade it im the process. Switching to Linux would also give you much more flexibility for long-term maintenance.

That likely requires more in depth regulatory approval than just updating the driver for things like medical devices.

Re: Microsoft: No Driver Updates Allowed for Win7 and Win8

#5

I'd like to read the article but the sidebar keeps moving up and down the page and it's really irritating.

As is often the case, the article renders fine with JavaScript and CSS disabled. This sort of scenario is why I run uMatrix in whitelist mode, with JS/CSS always disabled by default. These technologies are net negatives to me, I only enable them on select websites and my browsing experience is more pleasant on average because of it.

Re: Microsoft: No Driver Updates Allowed for Win7 and Win8

#6
post #2

I don't see the issue here. If you're going to update your drivers for an antiquated OS, might as well just upgrade it im the process. Switching to Linux would also give you much more flexibility for long-term maintenance.

Windows 8.1 is under extended support until January 10, 2023.[0] Why can Microsoft still support that system up to that date, but not let anyone else?

[0] https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/windows#what-...

Re: Microsoft: No Driver Updates Allowed for Win7 and Win8

#7
post #2

I don't see the issue here. If you're going to update your drivers for an antiquated OS, might as well just upgrade it im the process. Switching to Linux would also give you much more flexibility for long-term maintenance.

Windows Server 2012 R2 is in support until 2023. Businesses have planned lifecycles and budgeting around that date.

Re: Microsoft: No Driver Updates Allowed for Win7 and Win8

#8
post #5

I'd like to read the article but the sidebar keeps moving up and down the page and it's really irritating.

As is often the case, the article renders fine with JavaScript and CSS disabled. This sort of scenario is why I run uMatrix in whitelist mode, with JS/CSS always disabled by default. These technologies are net negatives to me, I only enable them on select websites and my browsing experience is more pleasant on average because of it.

Damn I never thought of doing it this way, how logical..

Re: Microsoft: No Driver Updates Allowed for Win7 and Win8

#9
post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

As is often the case, the article renders fine with JavaScript and CSS disabled. This sort of scenario is why I run uMatrix in whitelist mode, with JS/CSS always disabled by default. These technologies are net negatives to me, I only enable them on select websites and my browsing experience is more pleasant on average because of it.

Damn I never thought of doing it this way, how logical..

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Re: Microsoft: No Driver Updates Allowed for Win7 and Win8

#10

I'd like to read the article but the sidebar keeps moving up and down the page and it's really irritating.

Every browser other than Chrome has a built-in Reader mode that just shows you the plain text of the article in your chosen width, color, and typeface.
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