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Re:macOS unable to open any non-Apple application by evilos on Thursday November 12, 2020 @06:09PM (#25076536)
> I know this. I installed Windows few days ago. I can't install steam or chromium without getting blocked by windows.

Sorry what do you mean you can't install steam or chromium in Windows? Millions of people run this software on Windows. - A mint user.

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Re:macOS unable to open any non-Apple application by damnencryption on Thursday November 12, 2020 @06:14PM (#25076598)
Windows smart screen. I can install it but sometimes it is trigger happy so I have to go through a pop up.
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Re:macOS unable to open any non-Apple application by Biganon on Thursday November 12, 2020 @07:09PM (#25077093)
That's not really the same as not being able to run these apps, don't you think?

But besides this bad example, I agree with you. Windows has always been a black box, but as time goes by it's become a stupid black box. It feels so incredibly refreshing when I go back to Linux and I feel in control of the entire system. Almost like a physical sensation.

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Re:macOS unable to open any non-Apple application by damnencryption on Thursday November 12, 2020 @07:53PM (#25077465)
For me, no.

For my grandpa, yes. Windows smart screen hides the run anyway button as more info link.

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