References to subscription 'edition,' 'type,' and 'status' found in a test build of Windows.

[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.”

  • @Holyginz@lemmy.worldEnglish
    127•9 months ago

    The idea that windows would require a subscription for an OS pisses me off more than I thought.

    Good way for them to guarantee a exodus of people switching their OS.

    • @mean_bean279@lemmy.worldEnglish
      0•9 months ago

      But why though? Like, the major complaint people have with Windows now is that it’s starting to advertise. They need to consistently provide updates and security patches, and the consumer has clearly shown it’s willing to pay subscriptions. This is kind of a blending of that. As long as they remove the advertising, and keep their “AI” out of my files I’d actually be happy paying for Windows again just like the “old” days except as a subscription. If it means that every windows install doesn’t come with Candy Crush and other bloatware I’d actually chalk this up as a win for consumers rather than the “free” windows right now that’s ad ridden and full of trackers.

      Of course the realist in me also knows though that they’d fuck it up and make you pay while tracking everything, but I’d rather have an either or.

      • @randon31415@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1•9 months ago

        People hate advertising. That is why people switched over to cable. If you give companies money directly, they won’t have to do ads to make money… just like how cable has no ads! Or Netflix!