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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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[–] 7 points 3 years ago* (3 children)

For the average consumer, this would help Apple and Google out more than anything. **People want what they know. **

Exactly, which is why this will probably work, do you really think the average consumer that's used to Windows is going to switch to Mac when they can just pay 5$/month instead? Lol

As long as the price isn't ridiculous like 50$/month or some shit, the average consumer is just going to pay it lolol

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    To start, I don’t think it’ll be a “subscribe or else” type deal. My assumption would be something like a forced S mode unless you subscribe.

    Second, people won’t jump right away. To start, word will get around and they’ll simply not update. Then, when it comes time to buy a new computer, the average user will be possibly swayed to look at entry level MB Airs (They often go on sale for like $750) or Chromebooks.

    The people who will get really pissed will be power users and gamers who will be forced to shell out money to get back features they had in previous versions of the OS.

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