DNVN - Microsoft has announced that it will stop supporting the Windows 10 operating system in 2025 and will charge users to continue receiving security updates.
In its guidance for the end of Windows 10's official support phase, Microsoft announced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to continue providing security patches to devices that have not yet upgraded to Windows 11. Individual users will have to pay $30/year, while businesses will have to pay at least $61 per device.
This policy is intended to ensure the safety of users against cybersecurity risks, in the context of Windows 10 still being widely used globally. However, this raises concerns about the additional costs for users. As of early 2023, there were more than 1.4 billion active Windows 10 devices worldwide . The $30/year fee may be a burden for individual users who do not need the new features of Windows 11. Enterprises with a large number of devices are also concerned about the cost of ESU, especially in the context of increasing operating costs.
The majority of Windows 10 users today have devices that do not meet the hardware requirements to upgrade to Windows 11. This has a big impact on individual users and small businesses, as many devices still work fine but do not meet Microsoft's security requirements. Therefore, the ESU program is the most reasonable solution to maintain the security of these devices.
However, updates from the ESU program only include essential security patches, without any feature improvements. This means that, despite paying for it, users only get basic security without any innovation or improved user experience.
Microsoft's decision to charge $30 a year for security updates for Windows 10 has been controversial, with heated discussions taking place on Reddit.
Some have argued that the $30 fee is too expensive, especially when it only includes security patches and no new features for older operating systems. Some users have said they don’t want to pay the fee and are considering switching to other operating systems like Linux or macOS to avoid Microsoft’s subscription model.
Some have suggested that the introduction of ESU fees could be the first step in Microsoft moving Windows to a subscription model that could be applied to future versions of Windows. Others, however, have suggested that Microsoft is pressuring users to upgrade their hardware to move to Windows 11 or pay to stay secure on Windows 10.
The discussions reflected strong reactions from the user community, especially those with older devices that don't have the hardware to upgrade to Windows 11.
Windows 10 users have few options at the moment. For those who can afford to upgrade their hardware, moving to Windows 11 is a long-term option. For individuals or small businesses with incompatible devices, the ESU program is a temporary safeguard but not a permanent solution.
Other operating systems, including open source, may be an alternative for those who do not want to follow a subscription model to maintain security. However, switching operating systems requires careful consideration of compatibility and cost.
Cao Thong (t/h)
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