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Comment by analog31 | Hacker News Reader

Regarding all of the issues surrounding Windows 10, could somebody create a little app that lets us turn off the objectionable features? I realize it can all be done in the settings, but an app could include some explanatory info, and also serve as a way of documenting all of the issues in one place.

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At the point where you find yourself writing an application whose sole task is to disable intrusive settings in your OS, perhaps you should consider switching to a different OS.

The obstacles are almost comical. Okay, they're completely comical. Only one computer in the house is compatible with Windows 10 anyway, and my 12 year old son is ecstatic about it -- I think just because it's new and he's curious. Also, I was optimistic about it until I read all of the recent stuff. He would never forgive me for switching that computer to Linux. My plan is to do the Windows upgrade, let him play with it until he gets bored, then install Linux.

My only misgiving is that I love the touch screen, so I have to look into what kind of touch screen functionality I can get under Linux.

Kind of working for specific app if wacom, hellish path of sorrow if n-trig (depending on hw version)

Or an alternative option that requires less work: A list of the objectionable features and how to turn them off in one place? An app would be quite a lot of work, but a reputable, single bulletin with the info would help greatly. That way I (and others) could rest assured that we didn't miss one or two settings whilst blindly searching.

Yes, I agree.

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