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First RCS now this, today has been wild

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[–] [email protected] 80 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Now there will be two versions of Windows. One that adheres to EU regulation, and another that's filled with ads for everyone else.

[–] [email protected] 55 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Windows 12 Euro Trash Edition and Windows 12 Red Blooded God Anointed American Edition. If either crosses the EU boarder the computer will explode killing everyone in a 10 meter radius.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I feel like that might also violate some regulations

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Yes, American munitions export controls

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

regulations that stifle innovation baby 😎

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

And the Geneva convention

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Alright. What about Windows 12: European cringe edition?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

It’ll be one version, they’ll just force certain “features” on you based on the region you’re in as determined by your system time, GPS location, or IP address

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

system time, GPS location, or IP address

They can all easily be spoofed or changed.