Microsoft blocks downloads of Win10 and Win11, Russia switches to Linux system

#Not long ago, it was reported that Microsoft has banned the download and access of Win10 and Win11 systems in Russia. The relevant page will prompt a 404 error. As Microsoft continues to withdraw, Russia has also begun to turn to Linux systems in an attempt to replace the Win system.

According to the Russian media Moscow Times, Russian governments and institutions have begun to use Linux systems, migrating the Windows platform to the Linux operating system developed by the Russian company Rusbitech based on the Debian distribution. on Astra Linux.

Customers of Gazprom, Rosatom and local governments posted hundreds of contracts for the purchase and installation of Linux on public procurement websites, with a total value of Billions of rubles, these contracts include clinics, the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Russian Federation and other institutions. In addition, search the public account Linux and reply "git books" in the background to get a surprise gift package.

Microsoft previously stated that it would gradually reduce its business in Russia. Although it will not withdraw completely, it will still have a very weak presence. Not only are there no judges in Russia to download Win10 and Win11 systems, future system updates may also be banned.

For individual users, this matter has little impact, but for government and enterprise users, the lack of official technical support and maintenance will still affect the operation, but turning Linux also has a series of problems such as software and hardware compatibility, which is not easy.

Netizens said:

"Ubuntu also blocks Russia, so if you don't develop it yourself, it will always be a hidden danger"

“Blocking downloads is quite funny, now it’s so easy to find a mirror”

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