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submitted 12 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) by Liljekonvalj@feddit.org to c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk
 

Does anybody know if when using Windows on a computer but not paying for anything windows related: is windows/ Bill Gates profiting from it? Is it worth installing linux as a protest?

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[–] loutr@sh.itjust.works 7 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

If you're using Windows, you've paid for it one way or another.

[–] easily3667@lemmus.org 1 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

Nah there's easyyyy bypasses. Takes more time to figure out which ones are legit than it does to unlock.

[–] loutr@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 hours ago

In this day and age I'd recommend against pirating your OS. How can you be sure the hack you're using is legit? And that MS won't cut off your access to security updates in the future?

[–] Liljekonvalj@feddit.org 7 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

True. It came pre installed on my PC I bought 4 years ago. But yeah, you're correct. This is the reason to why I was questioning the decision to install Linux. But I think I will install Linux anyway.

[–] loutr@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

That's great! It requires a bit of research and adjustment but it's well worth it.