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Windows 12 May Require a Subscription (www.pcmag.com)
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[A]n INI configuration file in the Windows Canary channel, discovered by German website Deskmodder, includes references to a "Subscription Edition," "Subscription Type," and a "subscription status."

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[-] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Hopefully this is just some business related version and not for standard consumers

[-] lazynooblet@lazysoci.al 2 points 2 years ago

You can already purchase Windows through a subscription. Windows Business and Windows Enterprise are 365 subscription based editions.

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