[neverminder]

Why not cut off Russia from the internet and any form of tech really? That would send them into a free fall, wouldn't it? Some people immediately bring up China, but those who know history, know very well that China is Russia's frenemy at best.

I'm just speculating here, but what if say Microsoft sent a Russia-wide update that wipes all data and kills Windows?

[mywacaday]

Further isolation, physical or technological is not the way forward. If the west wants to lead we have to bring countries like Russian and China with us and show their people there is a better way(If indeed it is better).

[chinathrow]

Well history has not been able to show that your strategy works either - or simply said: We have a very grave situation in Europe _right now_ so we need immediate action _right now_ as well.

[neverminder]

Because feeding China money and tech turned out so well, huh?

[mkdirp]

Because countries living in an isolated internet has worked out so well historical. Look at North Korea. It's a utopia. The population oh so loves living there. They definitely do not want to leave.

If it's unclear, that's a ball of sarcasm.

> I'm just speculating here, but what if say Microsoft sent a Russia-wide update that wipes all data and kills Windows?

Besides this being quite unethical because that, again, would affect the common folk, many of whom are against this war, it's a temporary measure. That is, assuming their systems aren't mostly Linux/BSD based.

[sumedh]

Other countries would immediately start adopting Linux if MS decides to wipe data because they don't like that govt.

[jzb]

How would Microsoft restrict it to Russia?

Assuming it’s possible, why would any country trust Microsoft afterwards?

[number6]

Why trust them right now?

[Friday_]

I don't see it happening. If someone cuts internet it will be Russia.