Microsoft to stop forcing Windows 11 users into Edge in EU countries

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Microsoft to stop forcing Windows 11 users into Edge in EU countries
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@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?

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).

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.

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