You answered your own question, Microsoft is just restricting it. That and “Secure” in this context is subjective to user and Linux has its own share of security by obscurity, although Linux cultists will claim otherwise.
Begs the question if Windows 11 “cannot” run on older machines (it can but Microsoft restricts this) then how come a Linux version can run on the same hardware and still be secure?
Maybe he has an Nvidia? Nvidia, especially on laptops, is still a nightmare, but that's mostly on Nvidia. Still, users don't care, users want it to work. (not saying Nvidia's Windows drivers work these days either)
Yeah, sure. Everyone just convert their PC with all their data and apps to Linux today. Most people do not know what Linux is, wouldn't know which of the dozen or 2 versions would be the best fit for them nor have any idea how to install it. I have no problem with Linux being the underlying operating system for commercial devices sold and maintained by organizations. Microsoft needs to get their act together, listen to their general user's complaints and release a productive, user friendly W12. All the good things under the hood but an easy to use interface.
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