Microsoft faces a trust crisis as users express their backlash over the Windows Recall. The company’s recent move has left a significant impact on its user base.
Summary
- Microsoft’s trust with users is at an all-time low due to the Windows Recall.
- Users feel betrayed by Microsoft’s handling of the situation.
- Many users are considering alternatives like Linux or Ubuntu.
Users’ Reactions
“They’re on to us! What do we do?” – Microsoft
“Can I please just watch porn in peace? That doesn’t seem like a big ask, Microsoft.”
“I put Pop OS on my laptop as a test run. So far it is going great. Will probably put it on my desktop soon as well. Tired of Microsoft’s bull crap. Proton has made gaming way more seamless.”
“The overwhelming majority of users have no idea MS is having a ‘PR disaster.’ The people who are upset about this likely already didn’t trust MS so nothing was actually lost.”
Changing Landscape
“I think the reason Linux never took off was the fact that it used to not be user-friendly at all. If it was plug and play friendly I think Linux would have blown up and been an honest player in the OS market.”
“People aren’t moving away from MS in droves. MOST users see no reason not to trust MS. This is the reality outside of clickbait tech articles.”
“If I ever upgrade past win 10 ltsc, I will just be looking for ways to break the OS to prevent them from spying on me.”
Microsoft’s actions have sparked a wave of user dissatisfaction, pushing many towards alternative operating systems like Linux and Ubuntu. The crisis in trust is palpable, and Microsoft will have to navigate carefully to regain the confidence of its user base.