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Windows 11’s push for mandatory Microsoft accounts is hitting a nerve with users who say the change complicates setup, privacy, and basic PC ownership (www.windowscentral.com)
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[–] Autisti4@sopuli.xyz 1 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago) (1 children)

But who needs 6 years of transition?

I'm hoping someone manages to make surface pro's fully compatible with linux in that time... (or that something that's compatible and serves SPs purpose becomes available)

[–] Dyskolos@lemmy.zip 1 points 21 hours ago

Probably rather the latter 😁 But yes, sure. Valid point. Nice devices but too locked