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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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[-] FrostKing@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

As much as I'd like a Linux rise from this, I think it's not unlikely Google will make a desktop OS (not the half done chrome OS.

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[-] RanchOnPancakes@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

So basically, finally Linux time? I actually like Windows but I ain't putting up with that shit.

[-] Fedizen@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Please do this microchumps

[-] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 year ago

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

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 year 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 1 year 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.

[-] csolisr@communities.azkware.net 4 points 1 year ago

Wondering how will F2P games with anti-cheat react to the news. Knowing that much of their player base may jump ship to Linux to avoid the subscription fees, will they relent and start using less invasive anti-cheat programs, or will they try to adapt specific versions of Wine / Proton to work in rooted mode?

[-] ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

I think an optimistic view would be 1% of their users jump ship…until they see their game isn’t available and they jump back

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