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.
Microsoft has had to resort to tricking people and coercion to use their software from the very, very beginning. I don’t think they have ever produced a software application that people actually enjoy using.
I distinctly remember enjoying Encarta 95 back in the day. Otherwise, no.
Come on Microsoft, you can do more underhanded shit to break their browser monopolybreaking the chrome browser monopoly by making a competing browser that is also chrome
Perhaps this interjection into your browsing habits is one reason why people want to leave edge.
You literally just revealed to me that you’re tracking me by showing this pop up
critical support to MiKKKroSSoft in their protracted browser war with Google
I’m moving out from all Microsoft services. Just have outlook mail left since it’s 10+ years old and all. Guess I’ll finally pay for Proton.
OnLiNe SaFeTy page.
confirmed. opened up edge on my work system, visited chrome download site and got the dialogue pop up.
powerful stuff.
