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Windows 12 May Require a Subscription (www.pcmag.com)
submitted 2 years ago by billiam0202@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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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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[–] WeirdGoesPro@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Trust me, it’s already worth it. Literally every other operating system in existence is better than windows. I’d use Temple OS before going back.

[–] Nelots@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Remove the bloatware with a free program like ShutUp10++, and Windows is a fine OS. Linux may very well be better still, but better enough to go through the effort of switching over, reinstalling everything, relearning everything, finding alternatives to programs, etc.? I doubt it. Not for me at least.

[–] WeirdGoesPro@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 2 years ago

Then save yourself and use a Mac! /s

[–] H2207@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

And a lot of linux programs take inspiration from Microsoft's design because they're the norm. When you think of a word processor you think of Word, same goes for all of Office 365 actually.

[–] riskable@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago

When you think of a word processor you think of Word.

Only if you're a cretin! The only thing one should envision when thinking of a word processor is WordPerfect 1.21a for the Apple IIgs!

Envisioning Calligra Words is also acceptable.