"It's starting to be a pattern: Microsoft makes big plans for Windows, users hear about those plans, and users decide they don't like said plans. It happened with Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11. Now, it's going to happen to version 12."
"Microsoft has established a pattern for Windows that is undeniable, and unless it breaks that pattern with its next OS, it's going to be disastrous for Windows, in the form of user migration to Linux."
"Microsoft is about to frustrate a lot of users, many of whom will not want to upgrade from 11 (including those who didn't want -- or couldn't -- upgrade from 10)."
Windows 12 rumors circulate despite unconfirmed details, but Microsoft's historical pattern suggests the upcoming release will frustrate users and trigger migration to Linux. Previous versions including Windows 8, 10, and 11 faced user resistance due to unpopular features and design decisions. While specific Windows 12 details remain speculative, Microsoft's consistent pattern of releasing problematic operating systems followed by user backlash appears set to repeat. The 2026 release date rumor was debunked, yet the broader concern persists that Microsoft will continue alienating users who resist upgrading from Windows 11, similar to those who rejected earlier versions.
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