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Microsoft starts testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu (www.theverge.com)

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The software maker will use the Recommended section of the Start menu, which usually shows file recommendations, to suggest apps from the Microsoft Store.

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[-] K0W4LSK1@lemmy.dbzer0.com 42 points 8 months ago

Generally People don't give a shit. Ive learned you gotta use the same tactics as windows and shove it in their face. My parents think they have been using windows for over a year now but I secretly installed Linux mint on their systems made it look like windows. They haven't even fucking noticed they only use a browser for emails and Facebook. When my friends ask me to help build their PC and bring a windows os I bring a Linux os and say its all I will install and troubleshoot

[-] Zink@programming.dev 4 points 8 months ago

I had thoughts along these same lines the first time I fired up a Linux Mint VM last year. The most basic computer users would have their experience enhanced by being stuck with a system they “don’t know.” They can do all the same browser based activities on a system that’s probably more responsive and more stable.

[-] K0W4LSK1@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 8 months ago

Yeah I don't see it being any different then them using windows they were already stuck with a system they didn't know. And now their computer will last much longer as well

[-] Zink@programming.dev 1 points 8 months ago

The point about longevity is a great one too. I mean what’s the best thing to do with a crappy old laptop? Install Linux and make it useful for something!

[-] melpomenesclevage@lemm.ee 4 points 8 months ago

That's pretty valid. They can still defile their shit if they want.

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