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From the other post about this law.

> That's likely no big deal for Windows, which already requires you to enter your date of birth during the Microsoft Account setup procedure

This seems like an over reaction because of a simple date field

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Why would I need a Microsoft account to use Windows.

Microsoft may in future permanently disable the local-account workarounds. Being able to hind behind "legal reasons" just makes it worse.

The point is, it’s not about verification but a simple date field.

Like those sites where you have to enter a birthdate before you can see the content




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