Workarounds on Linux systems are necessary for possible hardware compatibility issues or bugs which are not intentional.

Workarounds for commercial OSes are necessary to avoid user-hostile behaviors that are completely intentional and likely to get worse over time.

have you tried installing win11 and creating an account without internet access?

After their most recent shenanigans, the writing is on the wall, the nails are in the coffin - https://www.pcgamer.com/software/operating-systems/microsoft...

They've disabled the ability to finish Windows installation without having an internet connection and connecting your Microsoft account.

> According to a Windows Insider blog post announcing Preview build 26200.5516 (KB5054687) the bypassnro.cmd script has been removed in order to "enhance security and user experience of Windows 11."

> "This change ensures that all users exit setup with internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account."

lol.

Never been a better time to jump ship to Linux, honestly. I held out for ages because I was a princess and wanted everything to be perfect. I used Linux 24x7 as an admin and developer, but from afar and never locally as my daily driver. Finally bit the bullet July '23 and it has been nothing but smooth sailing.

I assume this is being posted/upvoted in terms of “workaround for Microsoft Account requirement”. I actually mostly like Windows, but that particular thing they're pushing is more infuriating than any other, and there have been lots of others.

See the page's description for “Allow Windows 11 to be installed without internet connection”:

> This effectively runs the oobe\BypassNRO.cmd command, which was discovered by Reddit user AveYo. You still have to click the I don't have internet button during Windows Setup.

> Only check this option if your computer really does not have internet access. If you just want to create local (“offline”) user accounts in Windows 11, you can always do so in the _User accounts_ section of this form.

I just stick to qubes, thanks but nothanks. To treat every OS as hostile seems to be the sane solution these days.