18:17:08 <njsg> tomman: Steam dropping NT 6.1 support? interesting... (which is to say: "worrying" too)
18:19:09 <njsg> 0403|21:56:41 <+tomman> the new enemies of computing are Google and Apple <--- Microsoft still runs a lot of e-mail services. that by itself is enough worry and enough of a problem.
18:23:57 <tomman> njsg: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/4784-4F2B-1321-800A
18:24:17 <tomman> starting January 2024
18:24:24 <tomman> > This change is required as core features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chrome, which no longer functions on older versions of Windows. In addition, future versions of Steam will require Windows feature and security updates only present in Windows 10 and above.
18:24:57 <tomman> fine if you only play AAA++++++ bugfests that require dual overclocked RTX4090Tis on SLI to get 60FPS at 8K
18:25:30 <tomman> not so good if you still play games like Recettear or some old games that have compatibility problems with Win10... or Proton
18:28:01 <njsg> so chrome is the new .NET framework, except this one instead of forcing you to install a different version of the framework just in order to *install* (not use) WDM drivers, actually prevents you from using the software
18:52:54 <jonadab> I mean, I play NetHack, so I guess I am not really worried.
21:37:16 <IsambardPrince> Windows doesn't really matter anymore.
21:37:32 <IsambardPrince> It's just a slow way to run Chrome that sometimes gets malware.
21:42:27 <JamminUnit> Oh how I wish that'd be true... :-(
23:56:52 <tomman> IsambardPrince: looks like you don't play videogames
23:57:26 <tomman> that's the only thing (aside of legacy corporations that won't spend the monies to migrate their old apps) that basically keeps Windows in the map: gaming