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Paul Thurrott on "Giving in" to Microsoft's malicious behavior towards it's users. Describing setup in which his choices are repeatedly reverted by Windows 11.

"I would decline Windows 11's offer to "backup" my Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders to OneDrive during Setup, but in each case, it would later ignore that decision and simply enable the feature."

Why do people willingly subject themselves to this when there are alternatives?

#Linux #Microsoft #Windows

https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-11/322076/giving-in

Community Computer Upcycle

"A few weeks back I began thinking about the possibility of starting up a local community project to upcycle older computers. I contacted a local nonprofit where a friend works, Madison County Recovery Allies (MCRA), as well as my local regional library where I've been volunteering for several years. I sent both orgs a proposal and both want to join in...

#FOSS #Linux #MutualAid #Community #Tech #Windows #endof10

https://beardystarstuff.net/posts/2025-05-20.html

I may be getting myself in deep as a newbie to Linux (installed Mint in February) but I'm working with my local library and a non-profit in my fairly poor, rural Missouri county to start a new computer UpCycle program. Will be setting up a workspace at the nonprofit and installing Linux Mint on the first donated computers next week. Spending today and next few days writing a super simple users quick-start guide. I'll be offering mini tutor sessions and small classes too.

#Linux #Windows #FOSS