Microsoft really wants you to use a Microsoft account on Windows, to the point where it won't tell you how to make a Local one.
  • Microsoft removes guide on converting Microsoft accounts to Local, pushing for Microsoft sign-ins.
  • Instructions once available, now missing - likely due to company’s preference for Microsoft accounts.
  • People may resist switching to Microsoft accounts for privacy reasons, despite company’s stance.
  • GreatAlbatross@feddit.ukEnglish
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    10 days ago

    This is good feedback, the Mint team could definitely streamline things, maybe even with a “help pick”.

    Because it’s not immediately apparent which to use (Cinnamon/MATE/Xfce).
    I’m not sure how the resolve the mirror issue, sadly.
    The cost of serving the data directly would be very high, but doing so would avoid scaring people. Unfortunately, it’s hard for them to 100% guarantee every mirror is safe (even though they are!), which means they have to leave instructions on how to verify.

    Selling pre-loaded USB sticks would be very cool, but people would have to be interested enough to spend £20.

    • ItsComplicated@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      10 days ago

      Selling pre-loaded USB sticks would be very cool, but people would have to be interested enough to spend £20

      I am one that would happily purchase something like that. I finally made the bootable drive but am not sure if the install is verified. There was no sha txt file to compare. I just haven’t figured it out yet