[lotsofpulp]

> I typically get downvoted for mentioning this, no idea why: This is basically Windows Enterprise LTSC/LTSB.

In the context of a discussion about Microsoft’s intentions, it is very clearly asshole behavior by Microsoft to have a perfectly good product that people want, but then put up artificial barriers like having a friend who knows how to get it and install it.

I would not downvote you for mentioning it, but it makes Microsoft look even worse than if they did not have LTSC at all since it removes their plausible deniability.

[benjamir]

I was able to use LTSB/LTSC legally for years: forget it. A lot of stuff won't run anymore. Even third-party software (e.g. nextcloud client).