is this only on EU or every windows install will be abel to do this?
Does this law apply to Apple and Google?
Finally a reason to change from 10 to 11. This laptop will probably go to 11 for me, but my next PC is probably going to be linux.
Linux yes or yes, but probably in dual boot for several reasons (Drivers, certain needed soft, etc). The perfect OS don’t exist, because of this using both, Windows and Linux is the best choice, depending on the use
If you get a PC to specifically run linux, you can make sure everything works well on it and avoid driver problems.
several reasons […] certain needed soft, etc
Why wait?
Because changing your OS is always a hassle, especially if its from one OS family to another.
Sombody need to make somthing like nix-infect for windows
(It lets you turn any linux system into nixos)
This should apply to Windows 10 as well right? How soon will this take affect?
Can we get that version here in Canada
Yes, install a VPN on your router so your computer thinks you’re in the EU. I’ve seen steps posted all over, you should be able to duckduckgo the info… Or better find a SearX instance because duckduckgo is in bed with Microsoft now…
I think MS talked about how they handle detection. And it isn’t based on Geolocation, but the choosen install language/region. If you choose one where the DMA applies, you will get the DMA options. For english speakers there should be a Euope (English) install option.
Tho, this does require reinstalling your system.
duckduckgo is in bed with Microsoft now…
What? Oh no! I have to look into this.
Edit: is this about their not blocking Microsoft queries? I see that outcry caused them to pivot away from that stance but that story gives me pause. Is there even a privacy search engine to replace them?
Check out SearX and SearXNG. Pretty cool projects.
Maybe if Canada enter in the EU
Feel free to join the EU 😅
You have a common border with Denmark, right? There might be a possibility there…
We do! We actually just ended the dispute peacefully a few months ago:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisky_War#Peaceful_resolution
Aw man, that was my favorite war
We actually just ended the dispute peacefully a few months ago
Yes…ended it…that’s exactly what we want you to think. “muhahahaa…”
D:
They will all reinstall themselves with the next update
Not if it’s for legal compliance.
Oh, sorry. I meant to say “Haha, Windows sucks! Am I right guys? Updoots to the left!”
I use Arch, btw
I thought NixOS was the new “btw” distro.
You asked for it
I use NixOS, btw
Cool, I use Gentoo btw.
And Microsoft is known throughout the world as an honest company that follows the laws, complies with regulations and keeps it’s word.
I would say they are known for skirting the edge of the law, sometimes getting in trouble but usually not, or at least nothing serious. They don’t outright break it, and the software re-installing might not break it. Whatever happens, you can bet they’ll do the most anti-consumer thing they may be allowed to get away with.
This is why I keep updates disabled.
“Oh no, you’ll be at risk!” phhbt. Nonsense.
I’ve had zero issues from not being updated, but plenty from updates breaking stuff.
Even LTSC only gets updates 2x a year, so apparently even MS agrees.
what do you think updates are for?? please stop spreading such terrible practices
And now they’ll market it as their own humbling idea.
An Apple move for sure
Based on their previous behavior, they would act like a spoiled child.
That’s also how Valve ended up allowing refunds on Steam.
Still I’m not going back to the Windows. Even if I do, Win11 wouldn’t be my choice.
Portip: set your locale to Ireland and dont give windows your WiFi password on install. Boom, you’re European.
I thought they said it was an integral part of the operating system and couldn’t be removed. Are you telling me that Microsoft lied?
They also said this during their anti trust thing in the 90s.
to be fair you always could remove edge, it just legitimately broke a lot of windows apps
The same used to be said for Internet Explorer in the 90s.
turdware is EOL.
sure some ppl still use myspace, tidal or google search like its the 00s but lets be real: with the rise of AI it is also tze end of US based services - as meta and google pointed out it is impossible to gate AI.
the only thing that will prevail is FOSS. the later you join, the more likely you’ll be the dinosaur turning into a fossil.
over and over again dumb twats keep rooting for their echochamber of stupid and 10 years later they crawl back to society and like drop whatsapp for signal, office CD ISO for googledocs and so on.
right now i think the biggest indicator if being a twat is owning anything from apple. they are currently the biggest stronghold of stupid. geez, remember my dad rooting for VHS and DVD…put in so much money and now it is worth nothing and everyone knows he was a dumb twat. so see an iPhone user 8 think of how stupid people are.
i love schizo rants
That’s still a lot less than previous rulings. I remember when Windows was forced to tell users that alternative browsers existed and had to offer download links. I doubt many people beyond experienced users will take advantage of this.
I’m not sure if I like this news or not… It’s good news for Windows users for sure… But somebody could think then “windows is not so bad” and lose the momentum to migrate to libre software, which is IMHO the future if we are to hope for a non dystopian one.
