Microsoft is changing for the worst with Windows 10. Check their terms and privacy documents. Here are a few quotes:
How much longer will users tolerate such arrogance? What is the alternative to Windows 10? Mac? FreeBSD? Linux? Something else currently on the drawing board? One thing for sure is that, for the average user to adopt it, the system must be simple to install, easy to use, feature pain free upgrades, and offer plenty of third party software.
Perhaps that this is wishful thinking, but I'd like FreeBSD to take the opportunity to claim that spot!
Dominique.
Single copy?You may make a single copy of the software for backup purposes
Big Brother anyone?you agree that Microsoft may collect, use, and disclose the information
Wow! We know what you need so shut up.The softwareperiodically checks for system and app updates, and downloads and installs them for you. You may obtain updates only from Microsoft or authorized sources, and Microsoft may need to update your system to provide you with those updates. By accepting this agreement, you agree to receive these types of automatic updates without any additional notice.
The software will turn on malware protection if other protection is not installed or has expired. To do so, other antimalware software will be disabled or may have to be removed.
Microsoft collects many kinds of information in a variety of ways to operate effectively and provide you the best products, services and experiences. We may combine this data with information that is linked to your user ID, such as information associated with your Microsoft account.
When you acquire, install and use the Program software and services, Microsoft collects information about your use of the software and services as well as about the devices and networks on which they operate. Examples of data we may collect include your name, email address, preferences and interests; location, browsing, search and file history; phone call and SMS data; device configuration and sensor data; voice, text and writing input; and application usage.
we may collect information about your device and applications
we may collect voice information
we may collect information about the file, the application used to open the file, and how long it takes to use it
when you input text, handwrite notes, or ink comments, we may collect samples of your input
Standard Computer Data may include information about your computing environment
Microsoft automatically collects data from the devices you use
Microsoft shares some data with our partners
Microsoft may use your contact information (i) to communicate with you
This contact may be by email, SMS, instant message, web chat, phone, in the user interface, or other means, and may include offers or ads.
Many features that transmit data to Microsoft are enabled automatically. You will not have the option to turn off the transmission of data for certain features in the Program software and services.
We share some data collected in connection with the Program with third parties.
We may share or disclose information about you with other Microsoft controlled subsidiaries and affiliates, and with vendors or agents working on our behalf.
We may also access, disclose and preserve information about you
How much longer will users tolerate such arrogance? What is the alternative to Windows 10? Mac? FreeBSD? Linux? Something else currently on the drawing board? One thing for sure is that, for the average user to adopt it, the system must be simple to install, easy to use, feature pain free upgrades, and offer plenty of third party software.
Perhaps that this is wishful thinking, but I'd like FreeBSD to take the opportunity to claim that spot!
Dominique.
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