We're going to keep seeing this due to destabilization and political changes in the US. It drives nationalization elsewhere, even among allies.

It doesn't help that Microsoft seems to be doing everything in its power to alienate Windows users.

	▲	recursivegirth 5 hours ago \| parent [-]
		This, I've officially been off Windows for a few months and will not be looking back. Microsoft has put a bad taste in my mouth as a developer. By luck and happenstance, I tuned into the Omacon conference this morning and my perspective on personal computing very much aligns with theirs. Would encourage a least watch the kickoff keynote if the VODs drop.

stldev an hour ago | parent | prev | next [-]

This is exactly what I'm seeing in working with companies in Belgium, Germany and France.

It's not just about costs- managers are actively seeking to distance themselves from everything US.

We've stopped treating them like allies. Who's to blame them?

htx80nerd 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

this has been happening on and off for ~10+ yrs. MS cost are too high and you need more expensive computers to have the MS sub-par experience.

the main thing that keeps people locked in is (a) "Im use to windows" and (b) MS gives them some special contract to keep them.