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Windows 12 May Require a Subscription (www.pcmag.com)
submitted 1 year ago by billiam0202 to c/technology
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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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[–] [email protected] 85 points 1 year ago (4 children)

It would help all of their competitors. A non zero number of people would move from windows to each of the others.

Whether or not the number moving away from windows and on to each of the others is significant or not is a different matter.

The biggest thing helping Linux right now is Valve's work improving the gaming experience, IMO.

[–] Veedem 25 points 1 year ago

Even the rumor of this makes Valve’s focus on Linux seem that much smarter.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've never used Linux but if Microsoft goes subscription I'm out and I'll be learning Linux.

[–] mesamunefire 2 points 1 year ago

NGL PopOs is easy and the works with steam/most things easily.

I really hope Windows doesn't go subscription based because of the proliferation of ads.

[–] PHLAK 1 points 1 year ago

I've been meaning to install Linux on my primary gaming PC but haven't yet due to laziness. This would 100% get me to pull the trigger if/when I ever had to upgrade/reinstall.