▲ 778 ▼ Microsoft is silently installing Copilot onto Windows Server 2022 (mastodon.gamedev.place) submitted 2 years ago by lemmyreader@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml 203 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] herrvogel@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 child) The usual answer to that is "active directory". It's not uncommon to have one windows server alongside other Linux servers because of AD. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago In addition, with all Microsoft's faults they had a hell of a small business package for years. In a lot of small businesses, the current CIO came up during those times and dictates policy. Plus there are a lot of VARs and MSPs who push MS due to favorable terms and kickbacks. Small and medium sized businesses who outsource IT go with whatever they're told because they don't have the expertise, time, or desire to explore alternatives. Plus there's a load of self hosted software for certain industries that only works on Windows servers. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago In addition, with all Microsoft's faults they had a hell of a small business package for years. In a lot of small businesses, the current CIO came up during those times and dictates policy. Plus there are a lot of VARs and MSPs who push MS due to favorable terms and kickbacks. Small and medium sized businesses who outsource IT go with whatever they're told because they don't have the expertise, time, or desire to explore alternatives. Plus there's a load of self hosted software for certain industries that only works on Windows servers. permalink fedilink source parent
