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When did Microsoft stop developing Windows to be good? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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Nowadays Windows is filled with adware and is fairly slow, but it wasn't always like this. Was there a particular time where a change occurred?

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[–] 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

I must be behind. I've been under the impression that pulling people in on a minor loss meant greater margins. Perhaps COVID had a significant adverse impact on that as well.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Even before covid, I think companies got a bit skiddish about actually going negative. Probably still do on little things, but I think Microsoft at least makes Windows pay for itself while also using it as you would use a loss leader.

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