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The software maker will use the Recommended section of the Start menu, which usually shows file recommendations, to suggest apps from the Microsoft Store.

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[-] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 24 points 10 months ago
[-] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 6 points 10 months ago

It wasn't real the first time, so I'm going to assume this isn't real, either.

The Linux fans keep making shit up, so I no longer trust them.

[-] cerement@slrpnk.net 31 points 10 months ago

Hail Corporate!

[-] CaptDust@sh.itjust.works 19 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

It was real the first time it just didn't get past the test audience. Now MS is fine tuning the ads and trying to find a balance subtle enough to avoid a full on riot. They'll get it worked out don't worry just consume

[-] Lemminary@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

How was it not real? Why are you blaming a tiny fraction of desktop users for the actions of an incredibly greedy corporation known to pull this shit? So strange

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