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Microsoft bringing Defender to Linux desktops. Repeat: Microsoft bringing Defender to Linux desktops (www.theregister.com)
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pauses massive bong rip

Wait what this doesn't sound like reality

checks

Hmmm

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[-] misk@piefed.social 1 points 3 days ago

I think that depends entirely on whether opt-in is legally required in a given jurisdiction but they’ll certainly try and use every dark pattern in their arsenal to do so.

[-] moldy_rice@piefed.keyboardvagabond.com 1 points 3 days ago

No, I mean when you install android it doesn't include the evil google blobs by default. You have to do that as an additional step.

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