Windows 11 narrowly exceeds 15% quota, which is not surprising at all

Windows 11 loses market share

Some days ago i wrote an article explaining why I use Linux if "no one uses that." Among the reasons I gave was that Linux doesn't usually have the restrictions that the windows operating system does, and Windows 11 it will not be installed if the chip in our computer does not support TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module). Only relatively modern computers support this, and my Lenovo from 2016, for example, should be left in the gutter.

I already explained Diego, reminding us how IBM lost customers while Microsoft and Intel continued their upward trend. Weird moves make people cringe and consider a trade, especially if they're not allowed to install their primary option. And it is that, a year after its launch, Windows 11 has a 15% share, but not a general market share, but comparing it with respect to other versions of the system that Microsoft develops.

Windows 11 does not reach 1 in 6 Windows computers

If we learned something when changing to the Euro, apart from the fact that things could be more expensive, it was the relationship between 1 and 16. Although with decimals, 0.16 x 6 is 1 (I insist, with decimals, which I know are 96), so, at a glance, we know that the latest statcounter information indicates that Windows 11 fails to be installed on 1 in 6 Windows computers. Their data says it's on 15.45% of windows computers, which is closer to 1 each 7. The reason? It is not clear, but the TPM 2.0 has something to say, without a doubt.

Among Windows users there are some who are not very fond of upgrading the operating system. Windows 7 ran out of support in January 2020, and is still at 9.62%, well above Windows 8 at 2.45%. Even with these people who prefer not to change, the figures would be better without the TPM restriction. In fact, there are many articles and videos that explain how to bypass this restriction, and if this content exists, it is because it is of interest. Therefore, there is interest, neither more nor less than what has always been, but Microsoft has added a restriction that is "killing" many teams.

… and I am so happy in Linux

This is something that doesn't happen on linux. It is not impossible that a computer does not meet the minimum requirements, but this is usually when the operating system has evolved to a point where it requires more RAM and hard drive. There are no restrictions for putting them. Nowadays, practically any computer can install any Linux distribution if it has a 64bit processor and 4GB of RAM, and there are distributions that work with 2GB of RAM.

And it is that, eye to the support page where the minimum requirements are indicated, not happy with the TPM 2.0, the third point says the following:

Storage (this is "storage", which they have not even deigned to translate well): 64 GB or larger storage device. If your computer doesn't have a large enough storage drive, there are sometimes options to upgrade the drive. You may want to check your computer manufacturer's website or a reseller to see if there are easy and inexpensive options to meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11.   

64GB minimum. Microsoft says it's to ensure it goes smoothly with updates, but they could also leave it up to the user to install it or not. For its part, I think Linux can be installed in 10GB, or at least that is what is indicated in GNOME Boxes. In any case, surely it can be installed in 16GB, or come on, we stretch a bit and say 20GB. It is still a third of what Windows 11 asks of us.

So no surprise. Windows users take their time upgrading, and more than that, ad infinitum, if it turns out that their computer can't install Windows 11. What do they have to do, buy another computer? If you decide to move to Linux, welcome.


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  1.   Persephone said

    In the company they are acquiring MAR/COA licenses for Windows 10 for the new computers that are coming in, passing them from 11 to 10 and I know that other companies are doing the same.

  2.   employee said

    In my work and personal environment I use about 4 computers between desktop PCs and laptops and they all have linux between Mint and Ubuntu. And so far I have no complaints or work at all. Cheers

  3.   darkcrizt said

    Excellent article and very good observation.

    I would like to add a little extra observation to a point you mention, and that is that in relation to RAM, many entry-level devices and even slightly superior features, speaking of laptops and All in ONE, almost all (I dare to say that a 90 %) come with 4GB of RAM, which in production is just enough to be able to run the operating system (Windows) and if anything a Word sheet and 2-3 browser tabs, with which the computer is already super slow.

    This has led many to choose to downgrade Windows, install unattended, modified versions, and even opt for Linux.

    I can say that this part that the manufacturers do not take into account is a factor to take into account. And it is that today in the middle of 2022 (almost 2023) I personally still do not understand how manufacturers still dare to launch equipment with these input characteristics with a system that is so demanding in terms of resources and that, above all, an average user will hardly be able to get the most out of it. juice or take advantage of all the features. A clear example is the integration of Xbox (game pass, rewards, the store, etc), that in an input computer, if you run a game, only the computer hangs.

    On the one hand, many will say, because the RAM is increased, an SSD is added, etc. but in reality, it must be taken into account that if someone goes for an entry team it is because they do not have the solvency to go for one with better characteristics and if the entry system demands all those initial resources, then the ideal would be to opt for optimize the system for this type of equipment, make an agreement/association/request to MS so that it delivers an optimal version for this type of equipment or, failing that, point the user out and allow him to choose whether he wants to start with headaches head or opt for another system according to the team.

    And I touch on the subject again, I don't know what manufacturers have in mind to launch computers with these presentations destined to have Windows 11, and above all launch computers with soldered RAM and without an extra slot, with celeron, penitum gold, and amd processors. , among others. These kinds of features are for PCs from 6-8 years ago that could still run Windows 7, but are no longer viable today (speaking in terms of running Windows 11).

    I think I extended myself a bit, but as I told you mate, I think it is a factor that also influences and above all to take into account when wanting to buy an entry-level computer, not only to talk about an OS, but in general.