Microsoft blocks EdgeDeflector to force Windows 11 users into Edge

Re:Microsoft blocks EdgeDeflector to force Windows 11 users ... by Ciantic on Wednesday November 17, 2021 @01:47PM (#29257155)

I have been loyal, if grumpy, Windows user for all my life. But they really did broke something in me with the Windows 11, and these -- moves. They really are intent on burning bridges now!

I don't want my operating system to dictating behavior of taskbar, default browsers, etc. I'm planning switch to Linux, when I can figure which one. It will be laborious, as I have years of workflow helpers built in AutoHotkey, custom DLL's and some Win32 applications.

I never liked the Windows' command prompt / Powershell. All my servers have been Linux boxes so I've known bash way better, so that part will be really easy, in fact joyous to get rid of command propmpt / powershell.

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Re:Microsoft blocks EdgeDeflector to force Windows 11 users ... by djsbs on Wednesday November 17, 2021 @02:02PM (#29257378)

Id recommend Debian. After many years (2005-2011) of searching, I like it best. It is the most likely to just work.

If you’re very adventurous and have a lot of free time to explore, install Arch. Its documentation is excellent.

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Re:Microsoft blocks EdgeDeflector to force Windows 11 users ... by dimgl on Wednesday November 17, 2021 @01:52PM (#29257230)

Good luck. I had massive problems switching to Linux. Most of the people on Hacker News are saying it's me. Yet Windows works just fine. So yeah idk.

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Re:Microsoft blocks EdgeDeflector to force Windows 11 users ... by Ciantic on Wednesday November 17, 2021 @01:57PM (#29257305)

What kind of problems? Technical problems, to get it running at all? Or some taste related things. I'm more worried I don't like the font rendering because I'm so used to ClearType, even though I can run Windows 2x mode as I have dual 4k screens.

I'm only slightly worried about technical problems, because I've periodically booted up to Linux from USB sticks. It's just small things are difficult, like getting 4K video to work smoothly etc.

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Re:Microsoft blocks EdgeDeflector to force Windows 11 users ... by nick__m on Wednesday November 17, 2021 @05:39PM (#29259769)

Installing Arch is a great learning experience! That said, if you do not have the time to read the excellent Arch install documentation you could give Manjaro a try.

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Re:Microsoft blocks EdgeDeflector to force Windows 11 users ... by godDLL on Wednesday November 17, 2021 @05:42PM (#29259788)

Pop!OS if your usage is mostly one-handed.

OG Debian if you're more hands-on with your PC.

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