It seems to be a trend in the industry to take away from customers the 
ability to install what they want on their computers.  It's been that 
way with android devices since they began.  Good luck finding a phone or 
tablet where you the owner have root access to the device that you 
bought.  I get the impression Microsoft wants that in the PC market.

On 10/11/22 19:43, Bob Elzer via PLUG-discuss wrote:
> I'd say STAY AWAY from it
>
>
>     About Windows 11 in S mode
>
> Windows 11 in S mode is a version of Windows 11 that's streamlined for 
> security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows 
> experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from Microsoft 
> Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing.
>
>
> It's a crippled system !!!
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 6:16 PM Keith Smith via PLUG-discuss 
> <plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote:
>
>     Hi,
>
>     I was bebopping through the web and I saw this Gateway laptop on
>     sale at
>     Amazon:
>
>
>     Gateway 15.6" Ultra Slim Notebook with Carrying Case & Wireless
>     Mouse,
>     FHD, Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4, Dual Core, 4GB Memory, 128GB SSD,
>     Tuned by
>     THX™ Audio, 1.0MP Webcam, HDMI, Cortana, Windows 11 S
>
>     Now $179.00
>     was $445.00
>
>
>     https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gateway-15-6-Ultra-Slim-Notebook-Carrying-Case-Wireless-Mouse-FHD-Intel-Core-i3-1115G4-Dual-Core-4GB-Memory-128GB-SSD-Tuned-THX-Audio-1-0MP-Webcam-HD/996759914?athbdg=L1800
>
>     Nice!!
>
>     Keith
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