SMRTR TechJun 29, 2026Hacker News

Microsoft Needs Windows Lite

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Microsoft is rapidly losing developers to MacOS and Linux, threatening its entire software ecosystem. A stripped-down "Windows Lite" — just core Win32, graphics drivers, no ads or telemetry — could win them back, attract gamers, and eventually dominate enterprise markets at a one-time $49 price, no subscription required.

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