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  • Microsoft removes guide on converting Microsoft accounts to Local, pushing for Microsoft sign-ins.
  • Instructions once available, now missing - likely due to company's preference for Microsoft accounts.
  • People may resist switching to Microsoft accounts for privacy reasons, despite company's stance.
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[-] Grippler@feddit.dk 17 points 1 year ago

Then you have to install other software I have no knowledge of to make a bootable drive

Eh, this is the same for windows as well, you always need some sort of installation medium to boot and install from regardless of OS.

[-] ItsComplicated@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

I suppose it is automatic on Windows so it has the illusion of being easy. I can honestly say, I have not had to install anything after I hit the update button. I am also old and don't use a computer every day.

[-] Grippler@feddit.dk 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I suppose it is automatic on Window

No it's not... When you have no OS on a computer you still have to create the bootable USB for windows in the exact same way as with Linux, you still need to boot with it the exact same way and follow the installation instructions. The process is identical with the same level of "complexity".

[-] ItsComplicated@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

My apologies. My laptop had Windows already installed therefore I haven't had to do anything other than turn it on and follow the onscreen instructions.

[-] IronKrill@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's similar, but not the same. Most Linux distros require you to download a third-party program that people've never heard of. Windows gives you an all-in-one program from their official website, thus it's easy to trust. Arguably Linux's solution is better because you can use that program for multiple purposes. That and I think the trust factor is overblown as the distro will recommend the software and it's not hard to find people vouching for it, so if you trust the distro you may as well trust the program.

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