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[–] tal@lemmy.today 36 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

It looks like Linux users don't have to miss out on said ad!

https://github.com/keshavbhatt/BingWall

Bing wallpaper of the day application for Gnome desktop

[–] M0oP0o@mander.xyz 16 points 3 days ago (2 children)

If you've set up Bing-powered wallpapers on Windows 11

Uhhhh who is doing that and do they need help?

[–] nevetsg@aussie.zone 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Whilst I don't use it. Bing does commission a lot of spectacular nature photos that make beautiful desktop wallpapers.

[–] M0oP0o@mander.xyz 6 points 3 days ago

Stupid sexy bing.

[–] QueenHawlSera@piefed.social 31 points 4 days ago (3 children)
[–] axh@lemmy.world 27 points 4 days ago

Windows 11 is cringe, so it's a perfect match

[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Yeah, it's like she wanted to avoid the Tolkien fantasy cliches but somehow ended up making it even more cliche and lame.

why harry potter when you could harriet porber

A lot of people are going to get triggered by this. This is not okay.

More money for J.K. Rowling and her anti trans crusade.

[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 16 points 4 days ago

So a web-based wallpaper service hosted an ad?

I'm shocked, shocked I say!

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Holy shit, look at that start menu... Just... Why...

[–] FreddiesLantern@leminal.space 2 points 2 days ago

If you have the misfortune of having one of these abominations nearby take a look at the cpu usage in task manager when you click the start menu open. Try it, it's fun.

[–] Carighan@piefed.world 14 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Ah see, your mistake was using Bing. They only said they'll reduce W11 ads, not Bing ads! 🙃

[–] Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The total ad volume remains constant if you decrease W11 ads and increase Bing ads to compensate. It’s the law of ad equilibrium. Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.

[–] Carighan@piefed.world 3 points 3 days ago

It’s the law of ad equilibrium.

Adquilibrium must be achieved!

[–] lechekaflan@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

"Install Linux, Problem Solved"

[–] echo@lemmy.today 9 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Why the fuck would you set up a bing powered wallpaper?

Microsoft - Stay out, but please come in!

[–] muhyb@programming.dev 3 points 3 days ago

Not exactly related, but if you use Windows without activation you cannot change wallpaper and it stays on Bing rotation. That makes perfect sense now.

[–] fireweed@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

I thought this was implying there were 11 Fantastic Beasts movies and I was like "omg why"

[–] SpicyLizards@reddthat.com 4 points 4 days ago

And what's the lesson?

[–] Toga77@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Fellforitagain.png

[–] Donebrach@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Why would you use bing wallpaper?

[–] Hakuso@scribe.disroot.org 3 points 4 days ago

Microsoft said...

Our panel of experts has determined that is a lie!

I hadn't finished.

It doesn't matter.

[–] Zeth@lemmy.world -1 points 3 days ago (5 children)

I see a lot of comments poopooing people that use this software but offer no alternatives...

[–] SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org 11 points 3 days ago

Here's one alternative: linux

[–] CADmonkey@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Once you install linux mint without having to make an account of any kind you'll wonder why you put up with windows.

[–] FreddiesLantern@leminal.space 4 points 3 days ago

On the fediverse it's pretty much a given that most people use linux over Windows. (Or instead any big tech software realy)

As far as linux goes, pick whatever suits you. Or openbsd, templeOs,... come on get your feet wet already. Windows is boring.

[–] Nefara@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Try Debian based Linux Mint with the KDE plasma desktop environment. Linux has its issues but they're honest issues. Linux has hiccups because a bunch of volunteers are trying to build an airplane while flying it, while Windows has a bunch of C suite goons purposely creating a hostile user environment to monetize you for every red cent.

[–] Noel_Skum@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

The fediverse is quite… geeky, for want of a better word.

Most people here probably assume it’s a given that we all know the alternatives so wouldn’t feel the need to mention them.