Microsoft is killing another workaround to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account - gHacks Tech News
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Microsoft is making another change to the Windows Setup experience, also called Out-of-the-box experience (OOBE). It is removing a known workaround that allowed users to bypass the Microsoft account requirement while installing […]
    • JustARegularNerd@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      6 days ago

      Something something first they came for the Home users…

      I also use IoT LTSC when I need to use Windows, but we shouldn’t stand for this shit to begin with, even if it doesn’t affect our SKU. In my mind, it’s only a matter of time before IoT LTSC won’t be a suitable option anymore, and then it’s too late to care. It’s a stopgap solution to a bigger problem, an abusive and controlling relationship Microsoft has with their users.

  • BoloMKXXVIII@piefed.socialEnglish
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    6 days ago

    I have two Windows programs that I use regularly. I run Windows 10 inside Gnome Boxes within Linux Mint. The Windows VM has no internet access. I have successfully moved the Windows VM (not really hard) to a second computer. I see no reason to ever play Microsoft’s game again. Setting up Windows 10 or Windows IoT LTSC within Gnome Boxes is dead easy.