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Re:Microsoft is checking everyone's bags for unsupported Off... by imglorp on Saturday January 21, 2023 @10:50AM (#34467204)
> Those uncomfortable running an update that's gathering and transmitting unknown system info to Microsoft aren't out of luck

This level of telemetry and inspection is beyond abhorrent: it underscores MS believes you are the product, you don't own or control your hardware, you will be forced towards buying more products, and you will be forced to deliver your most private thoughts and your attention on a plate for upload and mining.

Therefore anyone caring about privacy, including what files are on their machine, will not run Windows, period.

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Re:Microsoft is checking everyone's bags for unsupported Off... by gavinhoward on Saturday January 21, 2023 @12:54PM (#34468392)
> Therefore anyone caring about privacy, including what files are on their machine, will not run Windows, period.

I agree, but I do run Windows. I do it for only one purpose: to ensure my software works there.

If my software works on Windows, and people adopt it, it's yet another piece of software that they could bring to Linux or another better platform. Think of it like using "Embrace, Extend, Extinguish" against Microsoft.

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