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Microsoft, becoming more of a joke day by day

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2852876/microsoft-scraps-the-new-windows-11-system-tray-after-user-criticism.html

Microsoft scraps the new Windows 11 system tray after user criticism

The simplified Windows 11 system tray design was close to being launched, but Microsoft backed out at the last minute.

According to company spokesperson Brandon LeBlanc, the decision was made after negative user feedback, with only a few people showing actual interest in the simplified system tray design. As such, **Microsoft listened to its user base and ultimately scrapped the plans**

Yeah, okay. Microsoft doesn't give two shits about its user base, because if they did, we wouldn't have this disaster Windows 11 is.

At the last minute I'm just waiting for them to say, "oh wait a minute... no more TPM requirements!". I'm which case I will still give them the middle finger and move to Linux because the only thing they care about is stinking $$$$$$

I used Linux mint before, so I am a little familiar with it and did use the terminal as well.

For me it's the last straw with them. I'm just waiting for the day they make Windows subscription based. People would be very wise to move to Linux if they are able. I understand not everyone can make that switch, but if we do, I can only imagine the sheer panic at Microsoft.
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Gibbon · 70-79, M
They never learned to leave well enough alone.
twiigss · M
@Gibbon exactly. I'm hopeful Linux can become more mainstream and bring people in
Gibbon · 70-79, M
@twiigss after all these years I think that's doubtful. It's still not easy to use for those who want a simple out of the box experience.
twiigss · M
@Gibbon I used Linux mint for a while, got to understand it, it's easy, but if it doesn't install the GPU driver during installation, that can be a problem.

But once it's installed it's just like being on Windows, with the desktop and icons.
Gibbon · 70-79, M
@twiigss I used mint also. Couldn't get printer or 2nd monitor to work at all.
twiigss · M
@Gibbon I got the second monitor to work, but it was weird because my second monitor I use currently, became my main and I just had to change the order around.

I didn't know about proton at the time however so my gaming experience was god awful, and I switched back to Windows after a full 2 days of having Linux installed.
Gibbon · 70-79, M
@twiigss Most who try Linux give up. It's not intuitive.