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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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[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 years ago

I can't imagine this is entirely true. I bet they will charge for advanced features

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[-] Clbull@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Microsoft would be as stupid as your typical League of Legends player for going down that route. Doing this would be an own-goal and would give Linux market share instantly.

[-] Fedizen@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Please do this microchumps

[-] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 years ago

Look at reactOS for a redo of golden-age windows.

[-] IRQBreaker@startrek.website 4 points 2 years ago

Laughing in Debian 12

[-] KneeTitts@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

meh debian is great as a server but needs a lot of work out of the box to be used as a desktop. Better off with mint if you want a great out of the box experience

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[-] HidingCat@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

They gotta be crazy to do this to consumer Windows, since it's been like, free for a lot of people now.

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