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Musk 'texts' Nadella about Windows 11's demands for a Microsoft account

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Re: Musk 'texts' Nadella about Windows 11's demands for a Microsoft account

#11

> There's a name for individuals who demand to speak to the manager at the slightest provocation. I don't think that's fair here. Microsoft should not require a Microsoft Account to use Windows. But I as an individual cannot change Microsoft's position. I'm not saying Elon can either, but I suspect his feedback will carry more weight.

Others might be thankful that someone with access brought attention to this issue for many people at a higher level. Sure you can bypass this with a few buttons and a string, but is that really a good user experience? Maybe difficult to not bring personality bias into the situation and see the action itself as good. edit: Ah guess the top level comment is gone now...

The quote is from the article, not from a comment.

Re: Musk 'texts' Nadella about Windows 11's demands for a Microsoft account

#13
post #6

Nadella: "You first with Twitter/X."

Yeah, right? How is this not hypocritical given the post-Musk implementation of requiring an account to view tweets?

Atleast let us read the whole thread instead of a single post (with or without top replies).

Re: Musk 'texts' Nadella about Windows 11's demands for a Microsoft account

#15
post #6

Nadella: "You first with Twitter/X."

Yeah, right? How is this not hypocritical given the post-Musk implementation of requiring an account to view tweets?

It’s a rather different scenario. You bought the laptop, you own it. That used to mean something.

If Musk wants to paywall all Twitter content, or heck, rebrand it into a StarWars fan club, who cares? Not I. But I care about my computer.

Re: Musk 'texts' Nadella about Windows 11's demands for a Microsoft account

#16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yeah, right? How is this not hypocritical given the post-Musk implementation of requiring an account to view tweets?

It’s a rather different scenario. You bought the laptop, you own it. That used to mean something. If Musk wants to paywall all Twitter content, or heck, rebrand it into a StarWars fan club, who cares? Not I. But I care about my computer.

You bought the laptop, so you own the hardware.

You did not buy the software, you only get a license, and that comes with it's own terms.

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