Microsoft won’t say why this change is limited to EU markets.
  • Mnmalst
    3•2 years ago

    @kescusay Just out of interest, what are the “special-purpose activities that can’t be done on my Linux laptop” if you don’t mind sharing?

    • @kescusay@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5•2 years ago

      For me, there are a few work-specific tasks that require our Windows-only VPN client in order to perform them. Fortunately, the bulk of my job isn’t like that.

    • GigglyBobble
      6•2 years ago

      Running AAA games with kernel level anti-cheat (aka malware) would be an example.

      Windows-exclusive software like some ERP client, specific hardware drivers etc. Also, there’s no real alternative for Excel, unfortunately (LibreOffice isn’t good enough).