As an MacOS/Linux user (at home at least) I'll say that this is a welcome decision from Microsoft and that, regardless of the reason for which it was taken, is

As an MacOS/Linux user (at home at least) I'll say that this is a welcome decision from Microsoft and that, regardless of the reason for which it was taken, is one that benefits all the consumers. Could we for once set aside our opinions on MS and agree on that ?