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Microsoft Edge is apparently usurping Chrome on people’s PCs (arstechnica.com)

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Users of Google Chrome on Windows 10 and 11 are reporting that they have suddenly found themselves using Microsoft Edge, with their Chrome browsing sessions appearing in Edge.
This may be due to a bug or an accidentally clicked-through dialog box related to a feature in Edge that imports browsing data from Chrome.
The setting, called "Import browsing data from Chrome," continually imports data from Chrome every time Edge is launched, unlike the one-time import offered for Firefox.
There have been concerns about Microsoft's tactics for pushing its own browser, including notifications, pop-ups, and full-screen messages promoting Edge and Bing.
Microsoft has become more aggressive in pushing various subscriptions and features in recent years, making a "clean" Windows install feel less so.
It remains unclear whether the Edge data-import issue is intentional or a bug, highlighting concerns about Microsoft's methods for promoting its own software.

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[-] voidMainVoid@lemmy.world 36 points 6 months ago

I love Linux, but I don't think that Linux users should promote it like it's a free Windows, because it isn't. You should learn Linux because you want to learn Linux, not because you hate Windows.

Frankly, I didn't go 100% Linux right away. I dual-booted for several years first.

[-] NaoPb@eviltoast.org 6 points 6 months ago

I think they may be forgetting how much of an effort they themselves have put into finding alternative applications, changing their workflow and learning how to use and modify linux to their likings.

[-] octopus_ink@lemmy.ml 5 points 6 months ago

I get your point, but hating Windows is a great reason to want to learn Linux. People rarely move on from something they are 100% happy with. Folks need to not expect it to be Windows with different branding though.

20 years old but still worth a read. http://linux.oneandoneis2.org/LNW.htm

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