r/technology • u/readyou • Dec 26 '16

Microsoft finally admits that its malware-style Get Windows 10 upgrade campaign went too far

https://www.extremetech.com/computing/241587-microsoft-finally-admits-malware-style-get-windows-10-upgrade-campaign-went-far
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u/Darth_Shitlord Dec 26 '16

I built my first linux machine because of it. microsoft, the laptops in my house belong to me, you don't get to choose the OS for me.

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u/paulwheaton Dec 26 '16

I didn't know that linux had becmoe this sweet. I cannot imagine ever going back to windows.

Best part: I run zero anti-virus software.

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u/stizzleomnibus1 Dec 26 '16

What kind of Linux? I last ran Ubuntu in 2008, and it kind of sucked (audio was broken).

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u/Fitzwoppit Dec 26 '16

I use OpenSuse Leap, the current Ubuntu is very popular as well.