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> Those uncomfortable running an update that's gathering and transmitting unknown system info to Microsoft aren't out of luck This level of telemetry and inspe

> Those uncomfortable running an update that's gathering and transmitting unknown system info to Microsoft aren't out of luck This level of telemetry and inspection is beyond abhorrent: it underscores MS believes you are the product, you don't own or control your hardware, you will be forced towards buying more products, and you will be forced to deliver your most private thoughts and your attention on a plate for upload and mining. Therefore anyone caring about privacy, including what files are on their machine, will not run Windows, period.

gavinhoward 4y ago
> Therefore anyone caring about privacy, including what files are on their machine, will not run Windows, period. I agree, but I do run Windows. I do it for only one purpose: to ensure my software works there. If my software works on Windows, and people adopt it, it's yet another piece of software that they could bring to Linux or another better platform. Think of it like using "Embrace, Extend, Extinguish" against Microsoft.