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The 2009 EU-Microsoft deal involved allowing software from others than Microsoft to replace Microsoft software on Windows. In the years before the deal, Microsoft had progressively added features to Windows that had previously been covered by software from other parties, forcing that software out of the market.
As in everything, do your research, read the terms and conditions before adopting new software. Particularly if your business depends on that software functioning correctly.
Microsoft updates have, before 2009 and after, caused Windows BSDs worldwide as well. The Crowdstrike-caused problems show moving outside the MS-universe does not protect you from BSDs.
My current employer uses a Crowdstrike alternative, not Windows Defender, and was not affected by the recent problems. Testing updates before implementing them is Standard Operating Procedure, even if exceptions are sometimes forced upon us.
When in danger or in doubt, blame EU when you find out.
As in everything, do your research, read the terms and conditions before adopting new software. Particularly if your business depends on that software functioning correctly.
Microsoft updates have, before 2009 and after, caused Windows BSDs worldwide as well. The Crowdstrike-caused problems show moving outside the MS-universe does not protect you from BSDs.
My current employer uses a Crowdstrike alternative, not Windows Defender, and was not affected by the recent problems. Testing updates before implementing them is Standard Operating Procedure, even if exceptions are sometimes forced upon us.
When in danger or in doubt, blame EU when you find out.
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