Re: Microsoft will force Windows 11 installs to use Microsoft account

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On 2025-03-29, Joel <joelcrump@gmail.com> wrote:

Borax Man <rotflol2@hotmail.com> wrote:
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I really love how *this* [Microsoft requiring signing in to an online account, to log into Windows 11] is the deal-breaker, having to sign in to an
online account, OMFG what a travesty, never mind the Copilot+
bullshit, never mind the ever-increasing Windows bloat, never mind
that your shiny new Win11 box will be outdated in four years' time.
Jesus Christ, people, get with Linux, before you just sell your
computing soul to M$.

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Its probably just the straw that is breaking the camels back.  I was
helping someone install Linux, and he was not wanting CoPilot and
privacy intrusions and the like.  But an online account, that is a very
clear indication that your computer is not yours anymore.  The rest of
what you mentioned is bloatware, which was a "Feature" of Windows
systems for years.  Somewhat mandatory online accounts are a new
paradigm though, which is why it stands out.
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The fact is, while it is possible to skirt around the creation of an
online account, it is a REAL pain to do so.  Quite difficult.

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I wanted to use my M$ account to log in to Winblows when I built this
PC.  It was a feature.  Copilot, though, later on, was a piece of
utter garbage*, and the bloat of 23H2 was already more than I wanted
to bear.
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* I do use Copilot as a Web app in Linux, though, it's cute.
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What advantages does the MS account offer?  I have one for email, but
thats a hold-over from the old hotmail days.  In fact, I used Hotmail
when it was HoTMaiL, before MS bought it.