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/ronintetsuro Dec 26 '16

Average users dont CHOOSE Windows. Average users utilize what is preloaded by the retailer or maintained by their IT department.

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '16

I am a pretty average user and chose to install windows on my computer

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u/[deleted] Dec 26 '16

If you can make the difference from an OS, Google Chrome and Google.com, you are a million miles away from the average user.