• feannag@sh.itjust.works
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    17 hours ago

    Except for one big thing. Most consumers buy a computer, and windows is already installed. Nothing to install, just an account to set up.

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      1 hour ago

      Setting up that account? You wouldn’t believe it, more steps than installing linux.

      /s (maybe? Usb mint is so intrusive)

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      5 hours ago

      It’s a huge step in the right direction when a seller offers Linux preinstalled. Maybe the EU regulators can go after Microsoft, citing “anticompetitive actions”, for ensuring every manufacturer include Windows OS. That’ll open the gate for forcing options for the consumer