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Microsoft Warns Windows Users to Stop Using Google Chrome

3 points by josephcsible 1y ago

roscas 1y ago
"Chrome is spyware, use Edge! Our spyware Edge, is 100% compatible with Windows, Chrome is not" If you by now still use Windows (hope not) but if you still use it, give a Linux distro a chance and you will be amazed. So what can you do? You can choose between many desktop environments, like Gnome or Plasma. Distros list is below, sorry for the long post, but you can save the ISO, boot from USB and be the real boss of your computer. 1. Ubuntu Most popular general-purpose Linux Excellent documentation and community support Great for beginners and professionals alike Regular releases with long-term support versions 2. Fedora Cutting-edge features and latest software Strong focus on free and open-source software Good for developers and tech enthusiasts Sponsored by Red Hat 3. Debian Stable, reliable foundation for many other distros Extremely well-maintained package system Large software repository Known for its stability and security 4. CentOS/Rocky Linux/AlmaLinux Enterprise-grade stability and reliability Popular in server environments Good for business and production use CentOS replaced by Rocky Linux/AlmaLinux (community-driven) 5. openSUSE Excellent for both desktop and server use Strong package management with YaST Good balance of stability and new features Popular in enterprise and development environments 6. Manjaro User-friendly Arch-based distribution Great for users wanting Arch's cutting-edge software Pre-configured with useful tools and drivers Good balance of simplicity and customization 7. Mint Based on Ubuntu, very beginner-friendly Familiar interface similar to Windows Excellent out-of-the-box experience Great for users transitioning from Windows 8. Arch Linux Rolling release model with latest software Highly customizable and lightweight Strong documentation and community Best for advanced users who want full control 9. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Enterprise-focused distribution Long-term support and stability Widely used in business environments Commercial support available 10. elementary OS Beautiful, polished desktop experience User-friendly interface with macOS-like aesthetics Great for casual users and designers Strong focus on usability and design principles
- _wire_ 1y ago
  List of distinctions without differences and vagaries. Key Linux takeaways based on list: Unstable, user-unfriendly. Package mgmt and drivers are a nightmare. Vague distinctions between personal and enterprise usage, individuals will be maddened by complexity and enterprises will be end-run by simplicity. Cutting edge is bleeding edge. Every release walks the edge of a pit of despair. If you need support, you pay for it, just like the rest of industry. But hey, everything is great for everybody, pick your poison! — PC tech is maddening, but if your concerns are at the level of questions like which browser you will be allowed to use, Apple offers by far the most comprehensive, comprehensible, sustainable and cost effective experience. //User-friendly interface with macOS-like aesthetics// What's good about Mac is far beyond aesthetics. Want a Mac-like experience, cheapest best way to get there is a Mac.
croes 1y ago
You want people to use Edge? Keep support for manifest V2 extensions.
- rasz 1y ago
  $17B says not going to happen https://www.emarketer.com/content/microsoft-s-ad-revenues-grew-21--q4-but-tiktok-deal-would-double-them https://www.emarketer.com/content/microsoft-s-ad-revenues-gr...

3 points by josephcsible 1y ago

"Chrome is spyware, use Edge! Our spyware Edge, is 100% compatible with Windows, Chrome is not" If you by now still use Windows (hope not) but if you still use it, give a Linux distro a chance and you will be amazed. So what can you do? You can choose between many desktop environments, like Gnome or Plasma. Distros list is below, sorry for the long post, but you can save the ISO, boot from USB and be the real boss of your computer. 1. Ubuntu Most popular general-purpose Linux Excellent documentation and community support Great for beginners and professionals alike Regular releases with long-term support versions 2. Fedora Cutting-edge features and latest software Strong focus on free and open-source software Good for developers and tech enthusiasts Sponsored by Red Hat 3. Debian Stable, reliable foundation for many other distros Extremely well-maintained package system Large software repository Known for its stability and security 4. CentOS/Rocky Linux/AlmaLinux Enterprise-grade stability and reliability Popular in server environments Good for business and production use CentOS replaced by Rocky Linux/AlmaLinux (community-driven) 5. openSUSE Excellent for both desktop and server use Strong package management with YaST Good balance of stability and new features Popular in enterprise and development environments 6. Manjaro User-friendly Arch-based distribution Great for users wanting Arch's cutting-edge software Pre-configured with useful tools and drivers Good balance of simplicity and customization 7. Mint Based on Ubuntu, very beginner-friendly Familiar interface similar to Windows Excellent out-of-the-box experience Great for users transitioning from Windows 8. Arch Linux Rolling release model with latest software Highly customizable and lightweight Strong documentation and community Best for advanced users who want full control 9. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Enterprise-focused distribution Long-term support and stability Widely used in business environments Commercial support available 10. elementary OS Beautiful, polished desktop experience User-friendly interface with macOS-like aesthetics Great for casual users and designers Strong focus on usability and design principles

_wire_ 1y ago
List of distinctions without differences and vagaries. Key Linux takeaways based on list: Unstable, user-unfriendly. Package mgmt and drivers are a nightmare. Vague distinctions between personal and enterprise usage, individuals will be maddened by complexity and enterprises will be end-run by simplicity. Cutting edge is bleeding edge. Every release walks the edge of a pit of despair. If you need support, you pay for it, just like the rest of industry. But hey, everything is great for everybody, pick your poison! — PC tech is maddening, but if your concerns are at the level of questions like which browser you will be allowed to use, Apple offers by far the most comprehensive, comprehensible, sustainable and cost effective experience. //User-friendly interface with macOS-like aesthetics// What's good about Mac is far beyond aesthetics. Want a Mac-like experience, cheapest best way to get there is a Mac.

croes 1y ago

You want people to use Edge? Keep support for manifest V2 extensions.

rasz 1y ago
$17B says not going to happen https://www.emarketer.com/content/microsoft-s-ad-revenues-grew-21--q4-but-tiktok-deal-would-double-them https://www.emarketer.com/content/microsoft-s-ad-revenues-gr...