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[–] SabinStargem@lemmings.world 2 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

Something adjacent to degoogling: I am concerned that Microsoft would collaborate with the Trump Regime. I never used Linux before, but I am now downloading Ubuntu. It feels like that I should do a dual-boot setup and get ready to abandon Windows if I hear about MS HQ in Washington having a DOGE presence.

Here's hoping that Europe and the Blue States are watching Microsoft for anything weird.

[–] ProgrammingSocks@pawb.social 2 points 2 hours ago

Yes, Microsoft has no qualms about bending to governments, same with all other corporations.

[–] JakJak98@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

Entirely plausible. Almost all civilian federal systems are Microsoft powered. They'd do anything to not squander that contract, I'm sure.