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Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them (www.xda-developers.com)
submitted 4 months ago by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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  • Microsoft removes guide on converting Microsoft accounts to Local, pushing for Microsoft sign-ins.
  • Instructions once available, now missing - likely due to company's preference for Microsoft accounts.
  • People may resist switching to Microsoft accounts for privacy reasons, despite company's stance.
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[–] scytale@lemm.ee 23 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The difference is OP probably got their device with Windows already installed and they only needed to go through the setup steps. Setting up the installation media really is the biggest barrier of entry to linux right now. A lot of distros are so easy to set up with a step-by-step gui installer, but a lot of non technical users don’t have the knowledge, skill, or motivation to download an iso and create a bootable drive.

[–] Grippler@feddit.dk -5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I mean, obviously...but that's not really something that's going to change. And today it is a seriously low barrier to pass, I'm not sure how it could go any lower, aside from.maybe buying a pre-made USB stick for installation. It already requires literally no skill other than basic reading comprehension. There is a plethora of step-by-step guides online, the only thing really keeping people from switching is their own inertia.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 15 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Have you met people?

[–] PythagreousTitties@lemm.ee 6 points 4 months ago

Batman: He must have friends.
"Have you met this guy?"