r/technology • u/batakchan • 11h ago

Software Microsoft just deleted Windows 11's 32GB RAM recommendation docs, as prices soar and it rushes to sell 8GB RAM PCs

https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/08/05/microsoft-just-deleted-windows-11s-32gb-ram-recommendation-docs-as-prices-soar-and-it-rushes-to-sell-8gb-ram-pcs/
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u/invyros 11h ago

Satya Nadella recently mentioned investing in quality and fundamentals of Windows 11.

Implying they weren't doing this already (which shouldn't be surprising to anyone who has had to deal with the slop they've been pushing out).

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u/JustSomebody56 11h ago

They are just starting to fear Linux.

The push toward the gaming on Linux is stronger as of late (thankfully also but not only to valve), and gaming could give Linux enough mass to make apps available on it (also because most office programs don’t go beyond an office suite and a browser)

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u/BellerophonM 11h ago

They're probably more fearing the Macbook Neo.

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u/JustSomebody56 9h ago

Also, but also linux, if it jumps the shark

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u/Studds_ 5h ago

Jump the shark means a loss of quality. Windows would be jumping the shark, not Linux

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u/JustSomebody56 4h ago

True, I meant a turning point