Microsoft starts rollout of Windows DMA compliance changes in Europe - gHacks Tech News
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Microsoft has started the rollout of Digital Markets Act changes in its Windows 10 and 11 operating systems for users from the European Economic Area.

These changes are only applicable to users in the EEA. For those outside the region, Windows will continue to function as it is!

The changes to Windows for DMA-compliance include:

  • You can now uninstall Edge and Bing web search using the built-in settings. Earlier, the option was greyed out.
  • Third-party web search application developers can now utilize the Windows search box in the taskbar using the instructions provided by Microsoft and choose any web browser to show results from the web.
  • Microsoft will no longer sign-in users to Edge, Bing, and Microsoft Start services during the initial Windows setup experience.
  • Data collected about the functioning of non-Microsoft apps, primarily bug detection and its effects on the OS, from Windows PCs will not be used for competitive purposes.
  • Microsoft, from now on, will need explicit user consent before combining data from the OS and other sources. It will also deliver new consent screens where required.
  • Joelk111@lemmy.worldEnglish
    10·
    10 months ago

    Had me in the first half.

    I stick around with Windows due to shitty DRM and VR compatibility. It’s been a couple years since I last tried Linux, so maybe it’s gotten better. I should probably try it again.

      • Joelk111@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        10 months ago

        I’ll have to look into ALVR. I’ve got an Index.

        I also remembered that I wouldn’t be able to play The Crew 2 due to shitty DRM, as well as Forza Horizon, unless I re-purchase it on Steam, as the windows store edition doesn’t work on Linux (from what I understand). I really don’t want to dual-boot again. I’ll wait just a bit longer for Linux to get better and windows to get more enshitified.

        • potentiallynotfelix@iusearchlinux.fyiEnglish
          2·
          10 months ago

          The valve index has native linux support so you don’t need alvr or anything, its the same setup process as windows. And for most games with drm, pirate them. its just better.

          • Joelk111@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2·
            10 months ago

            That’d be wild if it works. Might have to try Linux just for that.

            The DRM and Anticheat (that I forgot to mention) games are online, so piracy isn’t really an option so that’s still an issue :/

    • Mr_Blott@lemmy.worldEnglish
      33·
      10 months ago

      It’s been a couple years since I last tried Linux, so maybe it’s gotten better

      Have been seeing this same comment for two decades now so I’m guessing -

      Narrator - “It hadn’t”

      • Joelk111@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        10 months ago

        It has. It’s been two or three years. In that time the SteamDeck has launched, bringing huge attention to Linux.

        The question is whether the things that I want to play have improved.