Windows 12 May Require a Subscription - eviltoast

[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.”

  • elfin8er@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I figured they’d just start calling it “Windows” and continue naming future updates with the date like they do now (ie 22H1, 22H2, 23H1, etc).

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      1 year ago

      But then they wouldn’t be able to sell new enterprise licenses with that model (to OEMs/businesses).