Subj : Re: Synchronet vs Mystic vs ??
To   : poindexter FORTRAN
From : Tracker1
Date : Tue Apr 25 2023 06:45 pm

 MB>> I'm surprised Microsoft hasn't moved Windows to a subscription model
 MB>> yet.

 Vo>> They would love to!

 PF> Yeah, but they get a cut of the sales cost of EVERY FRAKKING PC SOLD.
 PF> That'll keep them happy.

That's a big part of why, since Windows 7, updates to new versions have been "free".  Corporate users are on an annual license and most PC sales include Windows.  Too many users were sticking to older versions which cost MS more to support than just providing "free" upgrades to existing non-corporate users.
  
   
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