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Re:Notepad++ supply chain attack breakdown by ziml77 on Tuesday February 03, 2026 @10:12PM (#46880993)
The Microsoft store would have needed proper vetting and support for normal desktop apps from day 1 for it to actually have been a good option. Also, not requiring the system be set up with an online account would have been helpful for adoption.

I can't say it would have guaranteed people would have liked it, just that those were needed for it to have a chance.

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Re:Notepad++ supply chain attack breakdown by stby on Thursday February 05, 2026 @06:22AM (#46898486)
I think the Microsoft Store actually did not require the account, which is quite a unique feature across app stores. Whether that is actually relevant on an OS that now forces online accounts in other ways is questionable.
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