Ask HN: Is this legal? Windows warning when launching the Firefox installer

32 点作者 mrich超过 1 年前

Windows 10 warns when launching the Firefox installer, suggests using MS Edge instead:<p>https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/windows-10-warns-me-use-microsoft-verified-app

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randombits0超过 1 年前

This is a violation of implied fitness. You want your OS to respond predictably and without unforeseen differences.<p>This demonstrates that the OS is operating on behalf of MS and not the user. The OS performs as MS dictates. This is a violation of trust.

PaulKeeble超过 1 年前

Highly likely to become an antitrust issue in the future. Microsoft learnt nothing from the last time the EU fined them.

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rc5150超过 1 年前

Sure it's legal, it's a side effect of "S Mode", their absolutely infuriating safety protocol that locks down just about every useful feature of Windows. A lot of manufacturers enable it during initial installation prior to sale. You have the option to turn it off and things run normally.

joshxyz超过 1 年前

same when youre at chrome download page.<p>its fricken hilarious and unbelievable but its real.

riddley超过 1 年前

But... But.... They're the New Microsoft!!! /s