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1. KDE (kde@floss.social)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 18:38:55 UTC KDE

   Microsoft wants to move Windows fully to the cloud.

   https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/27/23775117/microsoft-windows-11-cloud-consumer-strategy

   Don't let them force you to log on to their servers to monitor and control you every time you need your computer.

   Take back your desktop! Use Plasma!

   https://kde.org/plasma-desktop/

   • KDE (kde@floss.social)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 18:38:53 UTC KDE

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     Also the billions of unnecessary connections per second that an online Windows would require across all machines would increase harmful emissions to unacceptable levels.

     Meanwhile, KDE is working to cut them back:

     https://eco.kde.org

   • KDE (kde@floss.social)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 18:38:54 UTC KDE

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     Plasma is a desktop environment that is easy to use, and protects your privacy. NASA, CERN, public institutions and companies worldwide rely on Plasma because of its features, stability and reliability.

     https://kde.org/for/scientists/

     You too can contribute to Plasma! Donate here:

     https://kde.org/fundraisers/yearend2022/

     Victorhck repeated this.