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Microsoft to stop forcing Windows 11 users into Edge in EU countries (www.theverge.com)

submitted 2 years ago by brihuang95@sopuli.xyz to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] Mnmalst@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago (3 children)

@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?

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[–] GigglyBobble@kbin.social 7 points 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).

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[–] kescusay@lemmy.world 5 points 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.

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[–] TrustingZebra@lemmy.one 4 points 2 years ago

Ironically enough, some of the Linux certification exams only work on Windows and macOS.

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