Microsoft dropped the OFFICIAL Windows "lite" (Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC)

let’s actually clarify, first of all in the video as described this is the WIndows 11 Enterprise IoT which is to be supported until 2034
IoT operating systems are meant to be supported as long as possible and it includes scenarios such as medical devices or other devices that need this kind of long term support.
WIndows 11 Enterprise LTSC in the meanwhile is only supported until 2029
This is only 5 years from now, not really itended for educational use but it could be fine for the enterprise though for “LTSC” for it’s name, not ideal at all.
Ironically windows server will get the same kind of support and it’s more or less like Enterprise LTSC Versions:

Ironically windows 10 LTSC IoT has extended until 2032 from now, maybe something I might try getting my hands on or something but otherwise ill be stuck on windows 11 I guess.

with windows 10 enterprise LTSC to end 2 years after windows 10 home and pro

that’s like all you need to know, it isn’t necessary to watch the video and stuff lol.
and yeah these editions are essentially debloated but I would advice you just install windows 11, it wil be supported for long till mcirosoft decides to release windows 12 I guess. Debloat it and use O&O ShutUp10++ with it.
alternatively there are ways you can build ISO to say be like a tinycore 11:

whihc comes directly from ntdev and the source is viewable, also safer EULA wise since you;re getting the ISO from microsoft.
I’ve heard there is another solution outside of amelia which im not sure it’s name.

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