Windows 12 May Require a Subscription

Billiam@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.world – 930 points – Windows 12 May Require a Subscription
pcmag.com

[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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If you buy OEM laptop, how would you sell subscription windows with it?

"SomeShittyAntivirus free for 12 months with purchase of this laptop!"

s/SomeShittyAntivirus/Windows/g

What happens when the trial ends? Windows won't load? Would brands like Dell/HP/Fujitsu/Acer really agree that, their customer service would be full of old people complaining that their laptop is not working.