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From: Lawrence D'Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid>
Newsgroups: alt.comp.os.windows-11,comp.os.linux.advocacy
Subject: Re: The problem with not owning the software
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2025 02:47:29 -0000 (UTC)
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On Sat, 4 Jan 2025 19:32:32 -0500, Paul wrote:

>> Installing Windows 11? The installer won't allow you to continue without logging
>> in to your account. Sure, there are workarounds if you pray five times a day and
>> stand on your head doing so, but it doesn't allow it be default.
> 
> [long-winded installation procedure deleted]

Which is why they say, Windows is a great OS -- if your time is worth nothing.