20 years ago, Microsoft released a new version of Windows with a fresh user interface built on the technical foundation of its predecessor. Sounds familiar, doesn't it?
Look, I know that any Windows enthusiast who reads this headline will immediately criticize it, and then most likely suggest comparing Windows 11 to something else that is more appropriate in their opinion. Still, the more I think about it, the more Windows 11 compares to Windows XP comes to mind.
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We'll find out soon. For now, it's enough to know that Windows 11, which is the beefed-up version of Windows 10, is a sufficient update to justify the name change and fuel the fanbase and hopefully the entire PC industry. Now is a great time to be a Windows fan, and I haven't been able to make such a claim in years.