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by SmellyGeekBoy 2316 days ago
One of the many reasons why I hate Windows 10. Just get out of my way and let me use my computer how I want.

I'd put on my "smug Linux user" hat but to be honest my distro of choice (Ubuntu) has Amazon search integrated by default. The only saving grace is that it can be easily, completely, and permanently removed with just a couple of commands.

Seriously considering a Macbook for my next computer at this point.
5 comments
sleepychu 2316 days ago
That amazon integration is finally being removed!

https://fossbytes.com/ubuntu-20-04-lts-drops-amazon-web-app/

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maweki 2316 days ago
Why is Ubuntu your distro of choice then? No need to throw the baby out with the bathwater by buying into Apple's walled garden.
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tgsovlerkhgsel 2316 days ago
Because Ubuntu is still the closest you get to "it just works" for Linux Desktops. (Not claiming you actually get there, just close).
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maweki 2316 days ago
I think this is quite a misconception. I've used Ubuntu for years and it basically broke on me with every major version upgrade.

I have never ever hat a Fedora system bail out on me in that manner and I have multiple PCs. My Dad and my Grandma's friends also use Fedora and they have yet to manage to break it and they are allowed to install software.

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endemic 2316 days ago
Apple isn't without their own problems: https://imgur.com/a/PFRlJMB

Not as egregious as what MS is doing, but I set my default browser away from Safari on purpose, thanks.

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maweki 2316 days ago
I think every browser does this. Firefox asks the same thing.
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nobleach 2316 days ago
On iOS, you may choose any browser you like... as long as it's Safari.
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w0m 2316 days ago
The only contention here is MS adding it to Start bar; not just when you're inside FF w/ a separate default. Leveraging the more power.
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teraku 2316 days ago
My "smug Linux user" hat made me install Arch Linux on my private desktop. Still using ubuntu on my laptop and windows (urgh) at work. But also strongly considering Macbook for my next laptop.
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danmg 2316 days ago
The amazon stuff was always easy to remove and didn't keep coming back. Also, nothing stops you from using a lighter-weight desktop, like lxde or i3wm, if that's your priority.
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