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.

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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