I thought I'd miss Windows more than I do, but there was no way in hell I was going to install 11.
Glad I switched. Literally, the only feature I miss is the big, multi-format preview pane in File Explorer. That was very handy.
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It would be nice if they change the Office app back to its old name, rather than M365 Copilot or whatever insane nonsense they picked. They should also review their corporate culture, and how the way they set performance rewards leads to insane unintended consequences across the company.
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This is not last time when we said we'd roll back Recall and then put it back in anyway. This time we'll roll back Recall (and, eventually, put it back in but please don't leave our platform!)
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Won't be switching back to Windows any time soon.
Too late! That and requiring TPM and SecureBoot made me switch. I love it.
Any remnant of Copilot left anywhere on the operating system is still a loss for the user and their privacy. Microsoft still wants user data, so they're not going to be getting rid of Copilot any time soon.
Ok, so no Macroslop, just back to regular Microslop then.
Goddamn, the line stopped going upwards didn’t it? Can’t have that.
Yeah so they will run all of it under the hood just hidden from users without possibility to opt out. Just wait few months.
I'd say too fucking late. Those who have had problems have already left. And the rest can't, for whatever reason. So walking back won't bring those who left back. Or even if some do come back, they'll leave on the first sign of shenanigans, cause now they know they have a choice and that it is doable.
I love all the Linux folks that can't ignore a single windows news article :)
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Consumers cannot trust Microslop.
If you haven't already, download and keep O&O ShutUp on your PC if you're having to use Windows and run it regularly, because Windows updates will roll back any changes you've made to its invasive settings. It will also help you delete Copilot off your PC.
I bet they turn this into even more AI