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RmDebArc_5@sh.itjust.works 4 months agoIf I remember correctly some (mainly Microsoft made apps) are store only and some system apps are updated through it so probably a large part of users use it
This is a fair point, an I had considered this to be a case but I believe the store is capable of automatically updating apps in the background. I believe this is the default behaviour but I could be mistaken.
There is also a chance a user may be directed to the store if they’re required to buy the HEVC or install the AV1 system plugins.
The more relevant question IMO is what proportion of software (or by revenue) is installed through the Windows store.
Because compared to android (even counting Amazon fire and whatever other third party devices), I’m guessing that’s pretty low.
It’s a PC. Why would anyone use “the store” to install anything?
shalafi@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Anecdotally, I don’t know anyone that uses it. In the years working IT since the Store came out, not a single coworker has asked me about it.
Logging into my customer’s computers and I don’t see any evidence that they use it either.