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Microsoft offers a similar product with more freedom/features (ie. Windows 10). Also, Windows 10 S does not have a near-100% marketshare, so no monopoly there.

Microsoft offers a similar product with more freedom/features (ie. Windows 10). Also, Windows 10 S does not have a near-100% marketshare, so no monopoly there. I agree, it's stupid. But it does not warrant a fine.

rbanffy 9y ago
So, we can be sure a user can install a new OS on those laptops. Good. That's the good side effect of the fine.
- eightysixfour 9y ago
  Yeah, the announcement mentioned an upgrade to normal Win10 would be available from the Windows Store.
  - rbanffy 9y ago
    I was thinking about a good OS, but I guess this helps them dodge the fine...
  - poizan42 9y ago
    But can you disable secure boot / add your own keys? I haven't seen that discussed anywhere.
rusk 9y ago
it could be argued that Microsoft has created an artificial limitation to shore up their monopoly. ianal but I'd be surprised if this doesn't get examined.