That's not true at all. You're sensationalizing a technology already used by Windows 10.
First, TPM is primarily an issue for compatibility, since some fairly recent generations don't support it natively. However, the last few gens of both Intel and AMD CPUs have firmware-based TPM. For computers with those processors, all you need to do is enable TPM in BIOS, if not already enabled. Older desktops have the option of adding a module to your motherboard.
Second, TPM isn't being required in Windows 11 for DRM. It's for encryption. Windows 10 also has the capability to use TPM for encryption. In short, TPM allows you to create cryptographic keys that can only be decrypted by the TPM. You can take this a step further and prevent keys from being migrated outside the TPM, meaning they're never exposed. Microsoft aims to sell their encryption as a solution to modern privacy and malware concerns.
Lastly, TPM isn't completely mandatory for Windows 11. It's going to be disabled for certain foreign markets, because again, it's for encryption. Installation media with TPM disabled is supposed to be strictly for OEM use, but it's very likely this will either be leaked eventually, or the flag for disabling it during setup will be discovered. Either way, this offers you an "out" if you really want to avoid TPM.
That's not true at all. You're sensationalizing a technology already used by Windows 10.
First, TPM is primarily an issue for compatibility, since some fairly recent generations don't support it natively. However, the last few gens of both Intel and AMD CPUs have firmware-based TPM. For computers with those processors, all you need to do is enable TPM in BIOS, if not already enabled. Older desktops have the option of adding a module to your motherboard.
Second, TPM isn't being required in Windows 11 for DRM. It's for encryption. Windows 10 also has the capability to use TPM for encryption. In short, TPM allows you to create cryptographic keys that can only be decrypted by the TPM. You can take this a step further and prevent keys from being migrated outside the TPM, meaning they're never exposed. Microsoft aims to sell their encryption as a solution to modern privacy and malware concerns.
Lastly, TPM isn't completely mandatory for Windows 11. It's going to be disabled for certain foreign markets, because again, it's for encryption. Installation media with TPM disabled is supposed to be strictly for OEM use, but it's very likely this will either be leaked eventually, or the flag for disabling it during setup will be discovered. Either way, this offers you an "out" if you really want to avoid TPM.
it's optional until it isn't.
this is the foot in the door. it needs to be shot off.