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Microsoft accidentally lists the benefits of not using a Microsoft account on Windows 11
(www.windowscentral.com)
this post was submitted on 13 Jun 2024
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There are still lots of reasons why many of us use Windows. Like work machines for example
Sure, but if you have the option, you shouldn't choose it. One reason so many businesses use Windows is that everyone knows Windows. If everyone learns Linux, more companies will use Linux.
This is what it comes down to. Nearly every office job pays for the Microsoft enterprise suite and office 365 subscriptions, before tacking on third party tools for monitoring and info. sec. for IT. I would gladly ditch Office 365 for Open Office and Debian, assuming all the higher ups would be willing to take such drastic measures to reduce expenses. I think most employees would balk at learning "an entire new system" regardless of how minor the differences actually are at this point.
I'll give 'em this: Microsoft's model creates very sticky revenue with high switching costs.
Yeah no argument there from me, just wanted to point out that it's not always a choice
Another reason is that you are virtually guaranteed to find any application you need that supports Windows.
True, but more applications are supporting Linux as it becomes more popular. More users means more Linux apps means more users.
Yep! With Steam Deck pushing more native game support, I hope we see more users get used to the Linux environment and increase the demand on the PC side for better support across all applications.
Under duress I hope.
Under penalty of death
I mean...if you get written up for circumventing IT blocks and installing Linux on your work device, but that write up is signed with a barage of bullets....maybe you're working for the wrong dictatorship?
Oh I know that. However I don't own the work rig, won't do anything but work on it.