Microsoft starts testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu - eviltoast

The software maker will use the Recommended section of the Start menu, which usually shows file recommendations, to suggest apps from the Microsoft Store.

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    7 months ago

    It wasn’t real the first time, so I’m going to assume this isn’t real, either.

    The Linux fans keep making shit up, so I no longer trust them.

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      7 months ago

      It was real the first time it just didn’t get past the test audience. Now MS is fine tuning the ads and trying to find a balance subtle enough to avoid a full on riot. They’ll get it worked out don’t worry just consume

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      7 months ago

      How was it not real? Why are you blaming a tiny fraction of desktop users for the actions of an incredibly greedy corporation known to pull this shit? So strange