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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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[-] Octopus1348@thelemmy.club 4 points 1 year ago

Maybe the subscription edition means that it will be a different tier, so you will buy Windows for cheaper, but you have to pay a monthly or yearly subscription.

Or it has some connection to your Microsoft 365 subscription, and it would give you more Copilot/Other AI features.

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