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Microsoft has adhered to the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) by enabling Windows 11 users to uninstall Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Bing, and more.(alternativeto.net)

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Otter@lemmy.ca
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Can we get that version here in Canada

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Ekky@sopuli.xyz
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You have a common border with Denmark, right? There might be a possibility there…

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Otter@lemmy.ca
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We do! We actually just ended the dispute peacefully a few months ago:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisky_War#Peaceful_resolution

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DreadPotato@sopuli.xyz
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We actually just ended the dispute peacefully a few months ago

Yes…ended it…that’s exactly what we want you to think. “muhahahaa…”

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chingadera@lemmy.world
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Aw man, that was my favorite war

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Zerush@lemmy.mlOP
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Maybe if Canada enter in the EU

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notepass@feddit.de
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I think MS talked about how they handle detection. And it isn’t based on Geolocation, but the choosen install language/region. If you choose one where the DMA applies, you will get the DMA options. For english speakers there should be a Euope (English) install option.

Tho, this does require reinstalling your system.

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the post of tom joad@sh.itjust.works
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duckduckgo is in bed with Microsoft now…

What? Oh no! I have to look into this.

Edit: is this about their not blocking Microsoft queries? I see that outcry caused them to pivot away from that stance but that story gives me pause. Is there even a privacy search engine to replace them?

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Juviz@feddit.de
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Feel free to join the EU 😅

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