Microsoft is adding a new key to PC keyboards for the first time since 1994

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Microsoft is adding a new key to PC keyboards for the first time since 1994
arstechnica.com

Copilot key will eventually be required in new PC keyboards, though not yet.

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I feel like it's more pandering to investors than having actual faith it it taking off.

Average Microsoft CEO

Sure but do you think that works in the long run? Wouldn't it be better if they just made things right? I don't have the answer but I know it's what I prefer

What the user prefers doesnt matter. Its what the investors prefer.

For users, the important statistic is tolerance. Find the point on the graph where you have the highest shareholder preference that allows the lowest possible tolerance of users before they break from the product.

linux laptops ain't gonna add the key

Many Linux laptops are also sold with windows

There are barely any laptops that ship with linux and most of them use the same keyboard as their Windows counterparts. Microsoft makes deals with the OEMs so unless you're buying from enthusiast brands like System76 or Framework you're likely to pay for a Windows license, even if you don't want it.