Windows 11 - Page 5

pip08456 · 31-08-2021, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Dave42

windows 11 offically release on October 5

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexp...-on-october-5/

I'll still stay on win7 while I can get updates. Then-I'm off to Linux.

Jaymoss · 31-08-2021, 16:46

The Flighting info they have been sending out is what we are on in the Dev and Beta group are close to RTM but we still have not seen Android Apps in the Windows Store. I currently have build 168 on 2 SSDs one set to flight Dev and the other Beta. I am hoping to see the Android apps soon

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I see point 7 gives me hope

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Windows 11 comes with a new Microsoft Store rebuilt with an all-new design making it easier to search and discover your favorite apps, games, shows, and movies in one trusted location. We look forward to continuing our journey to bring Android apps to Windows 11 and the Microsoft Store through our collaboration with Amazon and Intel; this will start with a preview for Windows Insiders over the coming months.

BenMcr · 31-08-2021, 16:49

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss

I am hoping to see the Android apps soon

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I see point 7 gives me hope

The problem with that is the Android Apps are from the Amazon App Store. You won't get any apps that are just in the Play Store, and as Google move to a new app bundle format, it'll be interesting to see how easy and cost effective it will be for companies to publish apps in two different ways in addition to two app stores

https://android-developers.googleblo...undles-is.html

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To bring these benefits to more users and focus on modern Android distribution that benefits all developers, Google Play will start requiring new apps to be published with the Android App Bundle starting August 2021. This will replace the APK as the standard publishing format.

Jaymoss · 31-08-2021, 16:54

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

The problem with that is the Android Apps are from the Amazon App Store. You won't get any apps that are just in the Play Store, and as Google move to a new app bundle format, it'll be interesting to see how easy and cost effective it will be for companies to publish apps in two different ways in addition to two app stores

https://android-developers.googleblo...undles-is.html

I do not foresee an issue tbh, you can sideload and there are literally billions of apks out there in the wild not on the app store you can play with.

Plus I am sure devs who want to publish on Play could easily enough put their code in an APK also

Dave42 · 31-08-2021, 17:08

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Originally Posted by pip08456

I'll still stay on win7 while I can get updates. Then-I'm off to Linux.

well if you got the ESU bypass you got to Jan 2023 for updates in windows 7 i am running windows 11 have been for a while no problems what so ever looking forward to official release and windows 10 is supported to aleast 2025 don't think many will go to Linux but we will see

which Linux do you prefer Pip only really tried Ubuntu and Linux mint here while they both fine they will never beat windows IMHO

Carth · 31-08-2021, 17:19

The only Windows updates I allow anywhere near are the ones for Windows Defender. My Win 7 (SP1) is running fine & dandy, although gaming is becoming an issue . . . not necessarily due to the OS software, but due to the extravagant and expensive hardware now required to run them.

Gaming (older classics) on Linux is coming on at a nice pace, for anything else there's a PS4 or PS5 to look forward to

pip08456 · 31-08-2021, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Dave42

well if you got the ESU bypass you got to Jan 2023 for updates in windows 7 i am running windows 11 have been for a while no problems what so ever looking forward to official release and windows 10 is supported to aleast 2025 don't think many will go to Linux but we will see

which Linux do you prefer Pip only really tried Ubuntu and Linux mint here while they both fine they will never beat windows IMHO

Yes I have the ESU bypass. Linux version I am looking at will possibly be Zorin (will be testing it though first) or pehaps mint, haven't decided yet.

https://zorin.com/os/

vincerooney · 26-09-2021, 00:29

hearing some good things about windows 11. is everyone going to get it on 5th October?

Jaymoss · 26-09-2021, 00:44

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Originally Posted by vincerooney

hearing some good things about windows 11. is everyone going to get it on 5th October?

it is not being rolled out to everyone with a compatible machine on the 5th it will take a few months. You could force it or download an ISO. I assume it will be the same as with 10 and you will need to do an in place upgrade to get a digital licence but nothing stopping a clean install after

It always used to be the rule in the IT community to not upgrade an OS and tbh I still think it is better to clean install and start again after you have the licence

Dave42 · 26-09-2021, 00:47

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Originally Posted by vincerooney

hearing some good things about windows 11. is everyone going to get it on 5th October?

it being rolled out but you be to download media creation tool to get ISO if not offered it on the 5th i been running it since first beta running very good indeed here

**Hugh** · 26-09-2021, 00:47

I’ve been offered it already (Windows Insider Programme) as a regular update - thinking about it….

Dave42 · 26-09-2021, 00:50

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Originally Posted by Hugh

I’ve been offered it already (Windows Insider Programme) as a regular update - thinking about it….

you could always try it and roll back within 10 days if you dont like it

Jaymoss · 26-09-2021, 00:56

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Originally Posted by Hugh

I’ve been offered it already (Windows Insider Programme) as a regular update - thinking about it….

I reverted my Beta Channel build to Windows 10 ready to run the upgrade so I get the licence. I also have a Dev channel build which is beyond the RC build that the Beta Channel have. Stil waiting on the Android part of it which will come to the dev channel first I believe. Disappointed it is not with us for launch

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Originally Posted by Dave42

you could always try it and roll back within 10 days if you dont like it

I always keep disk images before I do anything like that

vincerooney · 26-09-2021, 01:19

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss

I reverted my Beta Channel build to Windows 10 ready to run the upgrade so I get the licence. I also have a Dev channel build which is beyond the RC build that the Beta Channel have. Stil waiting on the Android part of it which will come to the dev channel first I believe. Disappointed it is not with us for launch

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I always keep disk images before I do anything like that

Ah if you do the windows insider program and get a beta version of windows 11 its not an official license?

Also what are the pros for android apps being on windows 11? I've heard about it but just wondering how ground breaking its going to be? Had twitter and whatsapp already on windows 10 etc

**Hugh** · 26-09-2021, 12:48

My notification is an icon on the bottom right hand corner of the screen which states

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Upgrade to Windows 11 is ready for your PC

And if I right click it and take the option "open Windows update", I get this screen