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I really don’t understand Microsoft on this and related stuff like the forced telemetry.

Why are they doing it? Is the little bit of user data really that valuable? Is it worth it to piss off so many of their users? Are they aware how it makes privacy-focussed Apple and Linux alternatives seem more appealing?

It’s sad because from a technology and UI perspective, I really like Win 10. But they just have to ruin it somehow...

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The user experience doesn’t matter that much, because the primary target of Windows is businesses, governments, etc. who buy in bulk and can be persuaded by Microsoft sales teams.

Considering that Mac systems (the only alternative with support for Excel and Word) are so much more expensive than comparable Windows systems, and it’s clear why companies use Windows.

And that doesn’t even take into account that most consumers are entirely unaware of the privacy implications of telemetry and online accounts.

So, Microsoft can just get away with this kind of stuff.

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