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Windows 12 May Require a Subscription (www.pcmag.com)
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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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[โ€“] LadyAutumn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, people just won't upgrade. For the average person there's almost no reason to upgrade anyway.

[โ€“] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I dunno. I heard they are shifting the start button to the right side of the screen in 12 and there will be a bing widget that recommends when to wear long underwear based on local weather forecasts. Not sure the masses can resist these upgrades.