• SpicyLizards@reddthat.com
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    Oof.

    We’re removing the bypassnro.cmd script from the build to enhance security and user experience of Windows 11. This change ensures that all users exit setup with internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account.

    Absolute bullshit

    • MigratingApe@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      I was a Debian guy for years now. Running on all my servers and virtual machines, but never got to be satisfied with it enough to “format Windows” out of my main computer. Until one day I discovered Aurora and relatives. That’s it, that’s the endgame for me. Literally everything works out of the box including support for legacy Nvidia cards, g-sync, scaling etc. and I can fully understand and like their design decisions (hell, with brew it will be just like having a Mac). I’m done with Windows before this year ends.

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      While that’s a good site to be aware of in general, it does nothing to help with this issue. All that site does is activate Windows, it does not allow you to make a local user account.

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        It does provide you with access to the IoT LTSC or LTSC editions which I believe would still allow you to skip the need to set up a Microsoft account.

        I could be wrong on that detail, it’s been a while.

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        It also has the ability to activate Windows 10 long-term support. Not a permanent solution, but lets you kick that can down the road.

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    Microsoft: fuck you if you can’t afford internet

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    Microsoft made some bullshit mandatory to lock in users as data chattel?

    Shocked! Yes, shocked I am.

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    GREAT now setting up computers for work is just going to be THAT much more of hassle. Thanks MS.

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    So even TFA says it’s not completely going away. It’s just switching from a command to a registry entry. Additionally Windows 11 Enterprise most likely won’t be affected or LTSC.