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I need a new computer, and I was going to switch to Windows so I could game with friends (while dual-booting into some linux distro for anything programming related), which would force me into 11. It's already a shame that I have to have a Microsoft account to even set up the damn thing, but now I can't even use whatever default browser I want? I'm seriously about the say screw it and pay for another Mac. I love mine, but wanted to game but at this point it might not be worth it.

>>dorcha+(OP)
Don't get me wrong, this is some absolute BS from MSoft, but no it's not accurate to say you can't use whatever default browser you want. It's that there are a very few select things that force you into opening a link in edge - as far as I'm aware this is functionality mostly limited to just websearch from the start menu. So if you prefer to Google/DuckDuckGo your shit by first opening a browser, this won't really affect you. It's important philosophically and as an indicator of Msoft's behaviour/strategy, but doesn't considerably affect users too much.

Caveat - I haven't used Windows 11 so I'm unaware if they've enhanced the number of places that these edge specific links are used. In windows 10 I haven't even bothered to implement some workaround because I never want to search the web from my start menu

>>dorcha+(OP)
Just use linux. With proton and lutris, gaming is good. Microsoft can keep it's draconian OS.

>>maybeO+j4
Most "help"/"support" links on Windows 10 (and likely 11 too, but I'm not curious to find out) in things like the control panel or built-in applications also use this protocol and force open Edge.

>>krolta+yc
Ah, right you are.

>>litera+y5
Second this. There is no real point in dual booting any longer. Linux as a daily driver is fine. Pop_OS is plenty good.

>>litera+y5
There are entire categories of games that are total non starters in Linux. VR games, sim racing and most competitive games with anti cheat systems for a start.