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Microsoft's 'Recall' feature can't be uninstalled after all (mashable.com)
submitted 3 months ago by 1984 to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] Clbull@lemmy.world 65 points 3 months ago (7 children)

Off is the direction in which I would like Microsoft to fuck if they think I'm gonna have a deep learning AI spy on my computer activity.

This just makes me want to switch to Linux.

[–] pixelscript@lemm.ee 36 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Stop threatening. Commit. Take the leap. A lot of us here are already on the other side and we'll help you find your footing.

[–] kalpol@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago (1 children)

And it is not scary. A simple distro like Mint, figure out where the software repositories live, how to use thr off8xe suite, and you're done. Life is "great*.

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Free software with no ads, and things that are built for purpose over profit. Going back to Windows is jarring when I use it now.

[–] knightly@pawb.social 20 points 3 months ago

Do it.

[–] y0kai@lemmy.world 17 points 3 months ago

Do it. I made the switch a few months ago and its so much better

[–] Breadhax0r@lemmy.world 16 points 3 months ago

Anecdotally it hasn't been that hard. I've had the best luck with Linux Mint just working straight out of the box. I basically only use my computer to game so your mileage may vary if you need specialized software or something.

Also the benefit of mint is that Ubuntu has a huge user base comparatively so you can find a lot of info online for people who have probably already figured out issues that you might encounter.

[–] gwen@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 3 months ago

back up all your shit and move to linux. start with mint, thats the best one for total beginners imo

[–] ElvenMithril@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 months ago

Try Fedora! I did and love it!

[–] Corr@lemm.ee 5 points 3 months ago

Lots of support already but I made it switch in December last year and no regrets. There's a bit of a learning curve getting used to a new environment but the computer actually becomes a tool you can shape to your needs rather than changing how you work so your computer will do it.