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The writing is on the wall--I suspect the next Windows OS will be a subscription service. Gather your ISOs while ye may.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 months ago (1 children)

At this rate we maybe forced to watch a 1 minute unskippable ad before logging in

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

. . . unless you want to pay a nominal monthly fee.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Even then, you'll be opted into sharing your information with Microsoft and their 942 business partners.