MS might make it harder to do, but there will always be an option.
Or you could switch to an OS that isn’t actively fighting you.
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OfficerBribe@lemm.ee 4 months agoUnless there will be new separate Windows OS created that is not backwards compatible with anything prior to it like it was attempted with Windows S, this most likely will never happen.
Local accounts are integral part of OS. MS might make it harder to do, but there will always be an option.
CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 4 months ago
Honytawk@lemmy.zip 4 months ago
So Mac?
Because that definitely isn’t Linux. Where you got to dive into documentation in order to install the correct repositories just to make your audio work. (And if it isn’t that, then it is some other bullshit)
Actually, I wouldn’t put Mac in there as well, where Apple just decides you aren’t allowed to do something.
So, all the PC OSes are actively fighting you.
CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 4 months ago
First, needing to set things up does not mean the OS is actively fighting you. If you need to install something for your hardware to work Linux actively wants to aid you, where as Microsoft is actively fighting against you keeping your files and accounts local.
Second, I tried Linux last week and had minimal issues getting my hardware to work. The biggest problems I had were a result of me over-complicating things because I assumed it would be harder and assumed Linux was at fault. Turns out the specific software I was using was the problem and the fix was easy.
OfficerBribe@lemm.ee 4 months ago
Ehh, you get used to these small minor annoyances. Have not experienced anything yet that would push me to change OS and relearn all the ins and outs I have accumulated all these years I have on Windows.
Have used Linux Mint as my primary OS for a year and I liked certain aspects, but in the end I did not see any tangible benefit to switch besides more customization. Have installed it for my parents though since they have old hardware that W10 just is not meant for. Since they are technologically challenged and need just a browser, they had no issues with switch from Windows.
iamjackflack@lemm.ee 4 months ago
Yes I agree with you that should be the case, that’s not what’s happening in reality. They are slowly closing off that option and it won’t be long till it could be gone. There’s no reason from their perspective it HAS to be there.
lath@lemmy.world 4 months ago
But can they neuter it to make it near useless without a Microsoft account tagging along?
OfficerBribe@lemm.ee 4 months ago
Probably not, all you need account for is for sign in after all. MS account just has additional benefits related to syncing your settings and some settings enabled by default like it is with this OneDrive feature and BitLocker encryption, but most of it can be replicated afterwards with local account.