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Genuinely curious what Microsoft products people actually like? VS code might be the only one I’ve ever heard of.
TypeScript
I would take Scala.js anytime instead. (If I would need to do front-end ever again).
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Not being able to use the app store is pretty different from not being able to setup the computer.
Considering that on these Apple devices the Apple store is literally the only entry point for running actual programs on these devices, I would say it is indeed pretty equivalent to "not being able to setup the computer".
Like, my point is that these devices are fully functional out of the box even without an account(but yes, it sucks that you need one to unlock it fully)
Unfortunately it's not that simple. On my system with bridges for hyper-v and wireguard tunnels, the NCSI service happily ignores my default route and tries to establish connectivity through one of the other devices when resuming from sleep. It wouldn't be that bad if it was just the status indicator, but several apps refuse to work properly if "internet" isn't detected. The workaround is to disable every other adapt…
Well, this escalated quickly.
How is this executed? I would not know how to patch binaries in memory. Is this a common way to fix bugs under Windows so they have tools for that?
I'm used to just have the source, so I can recompile if ever needed.
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> So it's not malicious Ahem. You literally just described a very clear-cut, textbook example of malicious. Yes it is absolutely malicious.
People are so quick to assume malice whenever a multinational conglomerate practices deception in pursuit of profit. Whatever happened to engaging in good faith?
I'd love to know how Apple decides if a Wifi network is usable or not. For some reason my home network is flagged as a "Mobile" network and people connected to it can't update to the latest version of iOS etc. Is it because I've also created a Mobile Hotspot with the same SSID on a spare mobile phone I have, so my family can use their iPads out and about without having to connect to a new Wifi network? (i.e. I just w…
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I'd argue Microsoft management has been perfectly fine killing off things people like.
Genuinely curious what Microsoft products people actually like? VS code might be the only one I’ve ever heard of.
PowerShell is excellent as a scripting language, and has deservedly been a huge influence on shells which have come after it.
WSL is extremely frustrating because it has so many bugs and gotchas, but I'd say it's pretty popular with its intended audience.
Why do I get the feeling Raymond is the only human at Microsoft? Does he have some kind of special deal to be able to be one? Writing all these cozie Windows trivia blog posts. That I like. Why is he not smashed by some manager? Could everyone else do this if they liked?
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I mean, sorry, but I consider that malicious. The OS can create a local account but doesn't give you that option specifically to make you create a windows Live account. That is almost textbook definition of malicious for me.
What's may be more surprising than their malice is your surprise at their malice. These 'dark patterns' are so numerous now it's exhausting to remain duly outraged. I hope there's a future (or alternate universe) where dark patterns, such as this, result in economic loss rather than economic gain.
Then the outrage comes in full force, as a kind of culture shock, whenever some external situation requires you to do something like set up a proprietary desktop operating system.
> I hope there's a future (or alternate universe) where dark patterns, such as this, result in economic loss rather than economic gain.
I agree. I wonder whether that can actually be achieved through end-user savviness alone.
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Not being able to use the app store is pretty different from not being able to setup the computer.
Considering that on these Apple devices the Apple store is literally the only entry point for running actual programs on these devices, I would say it is indeed pretty equivalent to "not being able to setup the computer".