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Microsoft reportedly shifting Windows to GNU/Linux for greater user control

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Microsoft's upcoming operating system upgrade is reportedly a shift towards GNU/Linux, rather than a new version of Windows. This move aims to give users more control over their computing and data. The article suggests this change is significant for software freedom advocates. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a potential shift in Microsoft's OS strategy, framed as a commentary on software freedom, rather than a direct product announcement or verifiable news.

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Microsoft reportedly shifting Windows to GNU/Linux for greater user control

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The article discusses a potential shift in Microsoft's OS strategy, framed as a commentary on software freedom, rather than a direct product announcement or verifiable news.
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🐧 Microsoft's Vista 11 Turns Five Soon, the Upgrade is GNU/Linux, Not Windows Vista 12 or 15 or 20 or Whatever Number They Invent Next People who want Software

    🐧 Microsoft's Vista 11 Turns Five Soon, the Upgrade is GNU/Linux, Not Windows Vista 12 or 15 or 20 or Whatever Number They Invent Next People who want Software Freedom can regain control of their computing, their data and by extension their everyday lives. 📰 Source: Tux Machines …

    LINKS news.tuxmachines.org/…/Microsoft_s_Vista_…

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