It still needs you to sign in, which they have been forcing on everyone in Win 11. So it is far from „free without a catch“.
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For advanced users there are ways to circumvent that and to debloat Windows. But having to do that is already a big no no.
Yes. Installing Linux works.
A lifeline for some (especially companies?). Hope enough make a switch too linux, though.
I always thought that EU regulations on big tech would eventually be adopted in the US via public outcry. But it looks like they're going in the opposite direction. Very sad.
Trump wants to sack the Microsoft CEO because of this. Or probably just because she's a woman, actually.
this post was submitted on 26 Sep 2025
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