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[+] ianovic69@feddit.uk 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children) [deleted] permalink fedilink source hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 4 points 2 years ago "Google to kill its own browser monopoly and encourage competition instead by leaving a market bigger than the US open" permalink fedilink source parent [–] Resol@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (3 children) "Microsoft to stop offering Windows in the EU" permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] ahriboy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) OEMs will start selling Linux-preinstalled laptops at lower price. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I wonder why not that many people do this. And those that do usually only give you Ubuntu and nothing else. I mean, there's the Slimbook and all, but shipping to my country is more expensive than a US cable subscription for one month. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Because do they sell Linux laptops, Microsoft can simply charge them more for Windows liscences permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) So I guess the Linux options that aren't Ubuntu simply get thrown out the windows because of this (pun massively intended)? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Why "that aren't Ubuntu"? They all get thrown out the window permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I simply don't ever recall seeing a different Linux distribution on laptops sold by da big bois. It's usually the smaller companies like Slimbook and Kubuntu Focus. Why? Idk, I'm probably just misinformed. If that's the case, there's this arrow pointing down button. Go ahead, press it. Why do I keep asking for downvotes? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) It's because the big boys can risk the occasional Linux laptop without angering M$, they shop Ubuntu because it's still the most popular. Limux specific manufacturers often ship Ubuntu based distros (tuxedo-os, pop!_os ect) because it's a good base permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Well saved permalink fedilink source parent [–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Nah, they already announced they will let EU users uninstall Edge. But only EU users because consumer choice bad. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago This is why I'm so jealous. permalink fedilink source parent [–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Stop, stop, I can only get so erect permalink fedilink source parent [–] themurphy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago Next update after that: "Competing browser taking 100% of Chrome's market share" permalink fedilink source parent [–] natsume_shokogami@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago They would dare, I think, maybe even the reverse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brussels_effect permalink fedilink source parent
[–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 4 points 2 years ago "Google to kill its own browser monopoly and encourage competition instead by leaving a market bigger than the US open" permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Resol@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (3 children) "Microsoft to stop offering Windows in the EU" permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] ahriboy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) OEMs will start selling Linux-preinstalled laptops at lower price. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I wonder why not that many people do this. And those that do usually only give you Ubuntu and nothing else. I mean, there's the Slimbook and all, but shipping to my country is more expensive than a US cable subscription for one month. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Because do they sell Linux laptops, Microsoft can simply charge them more for Windows liscences permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) So I guess the Linux options that aren't Ubuntu simply get thrown out the windows because of this (pun massively intended)? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Why "that aren't Ubuntu"? They all get thrown out the window permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I simply don't ever recall seeing a different Linux distribution on laptops sold by da big bois. It's usually the smaller companies like Slimbook and Kubuntu Focus. Why? Idk, I'm probably just misinformed. If that's the case, there's this arrow pointing down button. Go ahead, press it. Why do I keep asking for downvotes? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) It's because the big boys can risk the occasional Linux laptop without angering M$, they shop Ubuntu because it's still the most popular. Limux specific manufacturers often ship Ubuntu based distros (tuxedo-os, pop!_os ect) because it's a good base permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Well saved permalink fedilink source parent [–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Nah, they already announced they will let EU users uninstall Edge. But only EU users because consumer choice bad. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago This is why I'm so jealous. permalink fedilink source parent [–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Stop, stop, I can only get so erect permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ahriboy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) OEMs will start selling Linux-preinstalled laptops at lower price. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I wonder why not that many people do this. And those that do usually only give you Ubuntu and nothing else. I mean, there's the Slimbook and all, but shipping to my country is more expensive than a US cable subscription for one month. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Because do they sell Linux laptops, Microsoft can simply charge them more for Windows liscences permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) So I guess the Linux options that aren't Ubuntu simply get thrown out the windows because of this (pun massively intended)? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Why "that aren't Ubuntu"? They all get thrown out the window permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I simply don't ever recall seeing a different Linux distribution on laptops sold by da big bois. It's usually the smaller companies like Slimbook and Kubuntu Focus. Why? Idk, I'm probably just misinformed. If that's the case, there's this arrow pointing down button. Go ahead, press it. Why do I keep asking for downvotes? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) It's because the big boys can risk the occasional Linux laptop without angering M$, they shop Ubuntu because it's still the most popular. Limux specific manufacturers often ship Ubuntu based distros (tuxedo-os, pop!_os ect) because it's a good base permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Well saved permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I wonder why not that many people do this. And those that do usually only give you Ubuntu and nothing else. I mean, there's the Slimbook and all, but shipping to my country is more expensive than a US cable subscription for one month. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Because do they sell Linux laptops, Microsoft can simply charge them more for Windows liscences permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) So I guess the Linux options that aren't Ubuntu simply get thrown out the windows because of this (pun massively intended)? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Why "that aren't Ubuntu"? They all get thrown out the window permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I simply don't ever recall seeing a different Linux distribution on laptops sold by da big bois. It's usually the smaller companies like Slimbook and Kubuntu Focus. Why? Idk, I'm probably just misinformed. If that's the case, there's this arrow pointing down button. Go ahead, press it. Why do I keep asking for downvotes? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) It's because the big boys can risk the occasional Linux laptop without angering M$, they shop Ubuntu because it's still the most popular. Limux specific manufacturers often ship Ubuntu based distros (tuxedo-os, pop!_os ect) because it's a good base permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Well saved permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Because do they sell Linux laptops, Microsoft can simply charge them more for Windows liscences permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) So I guess the Linux options that aren't Ubuntu simply get thrown out the windows because of this (pun massively intended)? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Why "that aren't Ubuntu"? They all get thrown out the window permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I simply don't ever recall seeing a different Linux distribution on laptops sold by da big bois. It's usually the smaller companies like Slimbook and Kubuntu Focus. Why? Idk, I'm probably just misinformed. If that's the case, there's this arrow pointing down button. Go ahead, press it. Why do I keep asking for downvotes? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) It's because the big boys can risk the occasional Linux laptop without angering M$, they shop Ubuntu because it's still the most popular. Limux specific manufacturers often ship Ubuntu based distros (tuxedo-os, pop!_os ect) because it's a good base permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Well saved permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) So I guess the Linux options that aren't Ubuntu simply get thrown out the windows because of this (pun massively intended)? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Why "that aren't Ubuntu"? They all get thrown out the window permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I simply don't ever recall seeing a different Linux distribution on laptops sold by da big bois. It's usually the smaller companies like Slimbook and Kubuntu Focus. Why? Idk, I'm probably just misinformed. If that's the case, there's this arrow pointing down button. Go ahead, press it. Why do I keep asking for downvotes? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) It's because the big boys can risk the occasional Linux laptop without angering M$, they shop Ubuntu because it's still the most popular. Limux specific manufacturers often ship Ubuntu based distros (tuxedo-os, pop!_os ect) because it's a good base permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Well saved permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) Why "that aren't Ubuntu"? They all get thrown out the window permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I simply don't ever recall seeing a different Linux distribution on laptops sold by da big bois. It's usually the smaller companies like Slimbook and Kubuntu Focus. Why? Idk, I'm probably just misinformed. If that's the case, there's this arrow pointing down button. Go ahead, press it. Why do I keep asking for downvotes? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) It's because the big boys can risk the occasional Linux laptop without angering M$, they shop Ubuntu because it's still the most popular. Limux specific manufacturers often ship Ubuntu based distros (tuxedo-os, pop!_os ect) because it's a good base permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Well saved permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I simply don't ever recall seeing a different Linux distribution on laptops sold by da big bois. It's usually the smaller companies like Slimbook and Kubuntu Focus. Why? Idk, I'm probably just misinformed. If that's the case, there's this arrow pointing down button. Go ahead, press it. Why do I keep asking for downvotes? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) It's because the big boys can risk the occasional Linux laptop without angering M$, they shop Ubuntu because it's still the most popular. Limux specific manufacturers often ship Ubuntu based distros (tuxedo-os, pop!_os ect) because it's a good base permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Well saved permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Blisterexe@lemmy.zip 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) It's because the big boys can risk the occasional Linux laptop without angering M$, they shop Ubuntu because it's still the most popular. Limux specific manufacturers often ship Ubuntu based distros (tuxedo-os, pop!_os ect) because it's a good base permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Well saved permalink fedilink source parent
[–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) Nah, they already announced they will let EU users uninstall Edge. But only EU users because consumer choice bad. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago This is why I'm so jealous. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Resol@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago This is why I'm so jealous. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Stop, stop, I can only get so erect permalink fedilink source parent
[–] themurphy@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago Next update after that: "Competing browser taking 100% of Chrome's market share" permalink fedilink source parent
[–] natsume_shokogami@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago They would dare, I think, maybe even the reverse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brussels_effect permalink fedilink source parent