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Microsoft is trying a new way to stop users from downloading Google Chrome. If you open the Chrome download page in Microsoft Edge, you may see a new banner at the top. This version looks different from the usual prompts that ask users to stay with Edge.

I'm curious, what if I download Firefox from Edge? 🤔

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[–] LemmyEntertainYou@piefed.social 1 points 6 hours ago (4 children)

As much as I dislike Microsoft, I see no reason for Windows users to download Chrome when Edge is right there.

[–] pivot_root@lemmy.world 4 points 6 hours ago (3 children)

There's plenty:

  • Not supporting monopolistic practices.
  • User preferences.
  • Diversifying your software so you don't get trapped in an ecosystem.
  • Not having Copilot stuffed down your throat.
  • User preferences.
  • Making it possible to rip Edge out of Windows for the purpose of debloating.
[–] LemmyEntertainYou@piefed.social 2 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Sure we should always have choice but if you're hopping out of Microsoft's monopoly into Google's is there even any point?

[–] pivot_root@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

If you have to pick between two monopolistic corporations, using both of them but giving each a little less of your data and attention is a way to mitigate the risks and damage.

If Microsoft can harvest data on how I use my computer, I can at least make it a bit harder for them to harvest my browsing habits too by not voluntarily giving them browser telemetry on top of that.

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