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radiatortoday at 10:24 AM2 repliesview on HN

Why can't they charge a subscription for windows? It could be only a small yearly fee.


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sheiyeitoday at 10:49 AM

Because Windows is a garbage product and they would quickly wipe out its userbase by doing that.

MSFT_Edgingtoday at 11:51 AM

It's primary benefit is that it comes free with the laptop they bought on Amazon.

Once there's friction there, it'll make other friction seem less bad.