this post was submitted on 21 Oct 2023
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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

Granted. It's 1995.

[–] AngryHippy 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Granted, but you have to watch an ad every time you open an app.

[–] alokir 4 points 1 year ago

We're almost there already, MS serves ads on the Windows lock screen and sometimes they sneakily install bloatware with updates, like Candy Crush and Titok. Having to watch ads before opening apps doesn't feel too far off.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Granted! Windows Desktop becomes so popular that it takes all 100% desktop market share! Microsoft takes the opportunity to begin requiring a Windows ‘subscription’ with the lowest plan being $60 a month with ads

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

All in all, not too bad of an ending.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Granted ... you now live in 1995 ... forever.

[–] MisterNeon 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Granted. Office furniture with an opening glass panes become quite popular. The windows desktop is a must have for any up and coming management staff.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Granted, everyone has their computers themed based on Windows.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Granted. Nothing changes.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)