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    Look what they need to mimic a fraction of our unshittified experience (sh.itjust.works)
    submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/linuxmemes
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    I can't believe a paid OS needs a tool like this. Here's a GUI tool called OFGB (Oh Frick Go Back) to remove all the ads in Windows 11. It's understandable if a free OS or app needs ad support, but this is just crazy github.com/xM4ddy/OFGB

    [Screenshot Of a GUI Tool To Removes Ads From Various Places Around Windows 11]

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    [–] drislands 65 points 7 months ago (1 children)

    I love Linux as much as the next guy, but installing a new OS is not easier than downloading a single program and clicking check boxes. No need to be hyperbolic, Windows is bad enough as it is.

    [–] [email protected] 16 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

    Yeah it is easier dude. with windows you have to install the new OS and then open edge and download Firefox then go download the program and check the boxes. With linux mint you install the OS. Idk sounds easier to me

    [–] drislands 21 points 7 months ago

    Well, that's fair. I thought you meant easier to install Linux over an existing Windows 11 install.

    [–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

    Maybe, but Windows has the advantage of being preinstalled on the hardware most people are buying (meaning they get to skip the install the OS step for Windows).

    [–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

    I wouldn't call forced adoption an advantage. if anything they are taking away your freedom of choice by making it harder for you to switch, Because you have to remove the windows OS to switch. Why dont you get the option for linux at the store they are open source licensed so there is no issue distributing for free and giving people the option.

    [–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

    Sure sure, but we're talking ease of use for a typical end user. Also, Firefox isn't mandatory for the other app, so you technically don't need to add that step even if getting away from Chromium in general and Edge in particular is a good idea as regards avoiding advertising.