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Re:My daughter's school took over my personal Microsoft account by trinsic2 on Saturday February 25, 2023 @11:47AM (#34938040)
This is the main reason I switched to Linux[1]. Online accounts, that are not in your direct control, shouldn't be connected directly to device sign-ins. Changes to the account, or the details of the account can cause loss of data and the ability to sign-in to your own device.

They are pushing more and more people into the perception of renting a experience rather then owning a device. Its great money for me to help people figure all this out though.

[1]: https://www.scottrlarson.com/publications/publication-transi...

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Re:My daughter's school took over my personal Microsoft account by l8rlump on Sunday February 26, 2023 @04:30AM (#34944250)
Your article resonated with me. The last straw for me was when MS Edge signed me into itself without my input or permission. I don’t know why that was the last straw but I just felt really violated by that. Thankfully Linux on the desktop has come really far. It truly is a breath of fresh air.
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