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Windows 11’s push for mandatory Microsoft accounts is hitting a nerve with users who say the change complicates setup, privacy, and basic PC ownership (www.windowscentral.com)
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[–] moopet@sh.itjust.works 1 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Running windows in a VM is still... running Windows. It's not idealistically different to having a dedicated Windows computer. There's nothing magical about running Linux as a host that makes Windows less evil.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 1 points 13 hours ago

We're literally talking about proprietary software that has no linux or mac equivalent. This is not the place for you to try putting the morality of windows users on trial.