Is a Microsoft account required to use Windows on these RTX spark laptops?
Am I being too stubborn for not wanting a cloud account tied to my desktop operating system?
Is a Microsoft account required to use Windows on these RTX spark laptops?
Am I being too stubborn for not wanting a cloud account tied to my desktop operating system?
My takeaway from these complaints is there were 5th graders in the 90s that were more skilled at installing Windows. If you can't find the way around it (10 sec search) the natural reaction is not "I'll install Linux and complicate my life further".
In fact if getting stalled by a single screen in the installer is a showstopper, then you're in for a world of hurt with Linux.
No, the vendor is being too presumptuous. This is clearly a case of them putting their needs above yours.
It is getting progressively more difficult to set up a new Windows laptop without a cloud account. Currently it's a pretty esotaric command line prompt if you know the keybinding to get a terminal open.
The worst it can get is having to reinstall windows with an image modified to run first setup with a local account. Though with a lot of manufacturers it's a good idea to do that anyway to also avoid all of the bloatware they preinstall.
For Win10, I had to keep it disconnected from the network throughout the install process. Once you're connected, you have to do it all over again.
Win7 was the GOAT