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

almost zero chance of consumer grade windows requiring a subscription

And even if they did, fully hacked local install versions would be created... adobe photoshop is subscription only and I see full installs for it all over the place (and I might even have one myself but Im admitting to nothing)

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