Windows 12 could be the tipping point that finally pushes you to Linux - here's why

ZDNET opinion piece arguing that Microsoft’s rumored Windows 12 — with deep AI integration controlling services, updates, screen reading, and increased local processing needs, combined with more ads, telemetry, and potential hardware requirements — could push many users to migrate to desktop Linux; the author frames this as the next iteration in a recurring pattern of problematic Windows releases leading to user dissatisfaction and increased adoption of open-source alternatives.