Idk, I think it’s pretty unlikely “many other people” are modifying and using LTSC edition Windows for personal use.
Based on your interactions with others, it seems like you’re feeling attacked here, so I don’t necessarily expect a reply but thought I’d ask anyway–
What changes have you made to enable what you’re describing?
Please. You have no idea what my IT literacy is. The fact is that unless you install a non-standard edition of Windows, run one of the many questionable debloat scripts, make dozens upon dozens of edits to the registry, disable automatic updates, and block connections at the network/firewall level, then you will absolutely be sending boat loads of data to Microsoft.
And the second you do any updates you’ll have to make all the changes again, because Microsoft is notorious for reverting those changes.
And, after all that, you still cannot be completely sure that no data is sneaking its way back to Microsoft unless you diligently monitor all network traffic.
So I stand by my statement that the one thing Linux absolutely does, that Windows absolutely cannot, is protect your data from Microsoft.
Like I said, I stand by my statement. You absolutely cannot, unless you want to cut off your system from the internet or block Windows updates outright, you will be sending data to Microsoft.
Weird hill? You quoted my comment trying to gotcha me, then painting yourself into a corner and essentially walking back on your “argument”.
My original comment stands, there’s nothing Linux can offer me that Windows already doesn’t. That includes “Privacy” as I am in control over that with my setup and Windows. I do not care what you ‘think’ about it, I KNOW that.
Why are you having an aneurism over this, why is it so difficult to grasp this simple concept?
Yes, it’s a weird hill to die on. My statement is factually correct. Even if you try to harden your Windows installation with the amount of effort to payoff that’s equal to driving across the country to visit your next door neighbour, it’s a weird hill to die on.
there’s nothing Linux can offer me that Windows already doesn’t.
Well, if you really want to have that convo, I’m more than prepared for that. Aside from privacy, there’s the level of security and performance that Windows only dreams of. This isn’t an opinion, these are just facts at this point.
I do not care what you ‘think’ about it, I KNOW that.
I guess you’re the only person on the planet who does.
Why are you having an aneurism over this
Sounds like you’re the one getting worked up. I frankly don’t care what you think you know. I don’t use Windows for a whole truck load of reasons. If you want to spend hours on end modifying the OS and fighting with built-in defaults, and then convince yourself it’s secure. Then go right ahead, its no skin off my back.
But you’re definitely the one getting defensive over Windows.
Linux can keep your data away from Microsoft
I’m capable of doing that myself, thanks.
No, you absolutely cannot, if you use Windows.
No, YOU cannot. I can, as well as many other people can. You’re just displaying your IT illiteracy.
Idk, I think it’s pretty unlikely “many other people” are modifying and using LTSC edition Windows for personal use.
Based on your interactions with others, it seems like you’re feeling attacked here, so I don’t necessarily expect a reply but thought I’d ask anyway– What changes have you made to enable what you’re describing?
you won’t get a response. Because he’s full of shit.
woops. replied to the wrong comment.
My god, you call yourselves “nerds”, while you’re absolutely baffled when someone knows more about some specific niche of a niche.
Echo-chamber for fanboys.
There are many communities oriented specifically around privacy and Windows.
Apparently nothing, since one of the aggressively incorrect Linux fanboys has told me it’s impossible. Unless…
Please. You have no idea what my IT literacy is. The fact is that unless you install a non-standard edition of Windows, run one of the many questionable debloat scripts, make dozens upon dozens of edits to the registry, disable automatic updates, and block connections at the network/firewall level, then you will absolutely be sending boat loads of data to Microsoft.
And the second you do any updates you’ll have to make all the changes again, because Microsoft is notorious for reverting those changes.
And, after all that, you still cannot be completely sure that no data is sneaking its way back to Microsoft unless you diligently monitor all network traffic.
So I stand by my statement that the one thing Linux absolutely does, that Windows absolutely cannot, is protect your data from Microsoft.
From “absolutely cannot” to “unless” in one comment. That was fast.
Like I said, I stand by my statement. You absolutely cannot, unless you want to cut off your system from the internet or block Windows updates outright, you will be sending data to Microsoft.
This is such a weird hill for you to die on.
Weird hill? You quoted my comment trying to gotcha me, then painting yourself into a corner and essentially walking back on your “argument”.
My original comment stands, there’s nothing Linux can offer me that Windows already doesn’t. That includes “Privacy” as I am in control over that with my setup and Windows. I do not care what you ‘think’ about it, I KNOW that.
Why are you having an aneurism over this, why is it so difficult to grasp this simple concept?
Yes, it’s a weird hill to die on. My statement is factually correct. Even if you try to harden your Windows installation with the amount of effort to payoff that’s equal to driving across the country to visit your next door neighbour, it’s a weird hill to die on.
Well, if you really want to have that convo, I’m more than prepared for that. Aside from privacy, there’s the level of security and performance that Windows only dreams of. This isn’t an opinion, these are just facts at this point.
I guess you’re the only person on the planet who does.
Sounds like you’re the one getting worked up. I frankly don’t care what you think you know. I don’t use Windows for a whole truck load of reasons. If you want to spend hours on end modifying the OS and fighting with built-in defaults, and then convince yourself it’s secure. Then go right ahead, its no skin off my back.
But you’re definitely the one getting defensive over Windows.