> My main gripe is that, according to some of the comments, a Microsoft account will be required
While I don't use Windows at home, if I did, this would be a complete dealkiller.
While I don't use Windows at home, if I did, this would be a complete dealkiller.
I don't know if logging in will still be possible without phoning home and automatically logging in to various MS services every time, but if it's not or if MS just keeps turning Windows further into an online service (and the customer into a product), it'll probably be time to go Windows-less again.