This is Microsoft’s latest annoying addition to Windows.
And this is one of many reasons I’m glad I dumped Microsoft (and Apple, actually) when I did my last tech refresh.
Does it feel better to have done that, or does it feel better to tell people about it? I still use windows with what it’s good at. And I’ll use the rest for what they are good at. Brand loyalty is stupid.
It actually does feel better to have done that; it’s unironically lifechanging to go to Linux as a daily driver.
Linux is not a brand; it’s not represented by any company, and, open-source as it is, it just doesn’t allow for the sort of shenanigans Microsoft or Apple are employing against their users.
The reason we are saying again and again to switch to Linux is because it really solves all those problems. Linux is good for desktop; run it as your main system (not a VM) for a week, and feel the difference yourself. Go with Manjaro, or Linux Mint, and amaze yourself.
Linux is most definitely a brand. One that is actively marketed. The fact that the marketing is done by volunteers doesn’t change that fact.
Linux doesn’t represent a company; besides, it’s not even an OS to begin with, it’s a kernel. And people recommend it because it is good and because most people have “Windows = computer” in their head, which is actively harmful for everyone and is a real form of unconscious brand loyalty.
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Them: I ditched [brand] because their product wasn’t a good fit for me
You: Stop talking about your tech product choices! What do you think this is, a public forum where people talk about technology?? Brand loyalty is stupid, but also I’m annoyed that you left Windows. I use Windows btw.
Brand loyalty is stupid.
How dare you mention leaving windows. I use windows!Yes… Brand loyalty is stupid. So maybe look in that mirror before commenting dude.
