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Microsoft's crusade to move tenants from Email DLs to Office 365 Groups
Microsoft is very keen that Office 365 tenants should move away from email distribution groups to embrace the world of Office 365 Groups. There is lots to like about Groups, but I have some doubts ab...
Re. Iteration.
I am all for fast iteration, but my problem is that there seems to be too much "one size fits all" thinking going on around the DL vs. Groups question at the moment. DLs have their place and should be allowed to serve their function. Groups are much better in many circumstances, but not all. When Groups can completely replace everything DLs can do - without needing an E5 license - then let's all have a big campaign to eradicate DLs.
Agreed, Distribution groups have a place and Microsoft shouldn't go over the top in making everyone use Groups instead. That EAC switcheroo I might not have even noticed if you hadn't pointed it out!