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One of the many reasons why I hate Windows 10. Just get out of my way and let me use my computer how I want. I'd put on my "smug Linux user" hat but to be hone

One of the many reasons why I hate Windows 10. Just get out of my way and let me use my computer how I want. I'd put on my "smug Linux user" hat but to be honest my distro of choice (Ubuntu) has Amazon search integrated by default. The only saving grace is that it can be easily, completely, and permanently removed with just a couple of commands. Seriously considering a Macbook for my next computer at this point.

maweki 7y ago
Why is Ubuntu your distro of choice then? No need to throw the baby out with the bathwater by buying into Apple's walled garden.
- tgsovlerkhgsel 7y ago
  Because Ubuntu is still the closest you get to "it just works" for Linux Desktops. (Not claiming you actually get there, just close).
  - maweki 7y ago
    I think this is quite a misconception. I've used Ubuntu for years and it basically broke on me with every major version upgrade. I have never ever hat a Fedora system bail out on me in that manner and I have multiple PCs. My Dad and my Grandma's friends also use Fedora and they have yet to manage to break it and they are allowed to install software.
sleepychu 7y ago
That amazon integration is finally being removed! https://fossbytes.com/ubuntu-20-04-lts-drops-amazon-web-app/ https://fossbytes.com/ubuntu-20-04-lts-drops-amazon-web-app/
teraku 7y ago
My "smug Linux user" hat made me install Arch Linux on my private desktop. Still using ubuntu on my laptop and windows (urgh) at work. But also strongly considering Macbook for my next laptop.
endemic 7y ago
Apple isn't without their own problems: https://imgur.com/a/PFRlJMB https://imgur.com/a/PFRlJMB Not as egregious as what MS is doing, but I set my default browser away from Safari on purpose, thanks.
- maweki 7y ago
  I think every browser does this. Firefox asks the same thing.
  - w0m 7y ago
    The only contention here is MS adding it to Start bar; not just when you're inside FF w/ a separate default. Leveraging the more power.
  - nobleach 7y ago
    On iOS, you may choose any browser you like... as long as it's Safari.
danmg 7y ago
The amazon stuff was always easy to remove and didn't keep coming back. Also, nothing stops you from using a lighter-weight desktop, like lxde or i3wm, if that's your priority.

maweki 7y ago

Why is Ubuntu your distro of choice then? No need to throw the baby out with the bathwater by buying into Apple's walled garden.

tgsovlerkhgsel 7y ago
Because Ubuntu is still the closest you get to "it just works" for Linux Desktops. (Not claiming you actually get there, just close).
- maweki 7y ago
  I think this is quite a misconception. I've used Ubuntu for years and it basically broke on me with every major version upgrade. I have never ever hat a Fedora system bail out on me in that manner and I have multiple PCs. My Dad and my Grandma's friends also use Fedora and they have yet to manage to break it and they are allowed to install software.

sleepychu 7y ago

That amazon integration is finally being removed! https://fossbytes.com/ubuntu-20-04-lts-drops-amazon-web-app/ https://fossbytes.com/ubuntu-20-04-lts-drops-amazon-web-app/

teraku 7y ago

My "smug Linux user" hat made me install Arch Linux on my private desktop. Still using ubuntu on my laptop and windows (urgh) at work. But also strongly considering Macbook for my next laptop.

endemic 7y ago

Apple isn't without their own problems: https://imgur.com/a/PFRlJMB https://imgur.com/a/PFRlJMB Not as egregious as what MS is doing, but I set my default browser away from Safari on purpose, thanks.

maweki 7y ago
I think every browser does this. Firefox asks the same thing.
- w0m 7y ago
  The only contention here is MS adding it to Start bar; not just when you're inside FF w/ a separate default. Leveraging the more power.
- nobleach 7y ago
  On iOS, you may choose any browser you like... as long as it's Safari.

danmg 7y ago

The amazon stuff was always easy to remove and didn't keep coming back. Also, nothing stops you from using a lighter-weight desktop, like lxde or i3wm, if that's your priority.