One of the biggest pain points for Windows 11 users in recent years is Microsoft’s insistence to log into an online account to access Windows 11. Seemingly as part of the Windows team’s recent initiative to address community feedback, Microsoft may be moving towards a Windows 11 that no longer requires that online account login at the initial setup. While no official plans have been confirmed, Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft Partner Product Manager and VP of Developer Community, recently hinted at the change in a post on X. This announcement comes after Microsoft revealed plans to improve Windows 11 memory management and the overall user experience.



🤫Linux with Plasma does exactly this
Did this and didn’t look back.
A Linux user? On Lemmy?!
What is linux? I’ve heard of it, but when I search the Microsoft store, but all I see are a bunch of black Notepad looking apps. I’ve heard it is free. Is there a paid one with no ads? How much are the add-ons? How do I play Fortnite if it’s all just text? I’m so confused.
Is what I would say if I weren’t also a Linux user.
Ha, you’ve not tried to search the store. You’d find that there actually is Ubuntu, Debian and Kali Linux available for free on MS Store.
Yeah, and all the screenshots are just black boxes full of text!
There’s dozens of us! Both lemmy and linux users.
I know, I use it 🫡