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Windows seems to become more and more anti-consumer every single day. That being said, I'm not convinced that Microsoft would push things quite so far, consider

Windows seems to become more and more anti-consumer every single day. That being said, I'm not convinced that Microsoft would push things quite so far, considering how easy it's becoming for users to switch to Linux. On the other hand, people were probably saying the same thing when Microsoft started putting ads in the OS, so what do I know?

lordfrito 3y ago
My next computer will be Linux. It's time. I can't follow where Microsoft is going any longer. Problwm is a few legacy windows apps I rely on, plus my large gaming collection. It didn't have to come to this. Sigh
cesarb 3y ago
> That being said, I'm not convinced that Microsoft would push things quite so far, considering how easy it's becoming for users to switch to Linux. Unfortunately, Microsoft is in a position where they can make it harder for users to switch to Linux, due to their control over SecureBoot: they can mandate that disabling SecureBoot or adding a custom key be forbidden, like they did on ARM (https://softwarefreedom.org/blog/2012/jan/12/microsoft-confirms-UEFI-fears-locks-down-ARM/ https://softwarefreedom.org/blog/2012/jan/12/microsoft-confi...).
ssnistfajen 3y ago
The barrier to switching to Linux is no longer present for anyone with basic IT knowledge, but Windows didn't get its market share by appealing to that demographic. As long as Linux is not the default installed OS for off-the-shelf computers like Windows currently is, it won't be able to capture the lions' share of Windows' userbase. Unfortunately I don't think any Linux distribution has the commercial/litigation power to stand up to Microsoft on that aspect. Satya won't making heart gestures about Linux anymore the moment he realizes someone is actually coming to eat Microsoft's lunch.