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Re:Microsoft announces Windows 11 by cdrini on Thursday June 24, 2021 @10:44PM (#27626622)
Do you have a citation for this?

> * A Microsoft account and internet connectivity is required for Windows 11 Home setup

I saw a video of Linus tech tips taking the leaked demo for a spin, and it looked like there was an option to use it with a local only account: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odZSCdNTFPw&t=305s

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Re:Microsoft announces Windows 11 by cdrini on Friday June 25, 2021 @11:42PM (#27638874)
Update: it does appear to be the case that Windows 11 home edition will need a Microsoft account :( src: another Linus video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFCeCPpfnhQ
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Re:Microsoft announces Windows 11 by jtvjan on Friday June 25, 2021 @07:34AM (#27629438)
That's Windows 11 Pro, not Home.
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