[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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      I’d switch at that point. I’ve only not switched because the pain isn’t worth the reward right now. I’d have to learn a bunch of new apps and hasn’t been worth it.

      Start charging a subscription fee. I’ll learn to use whatever tools a priority.

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        Trust me, it’s already worth it. Literally every other operating system in existence is better than windows. I’d use Temple OS before going back.

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          And a lot of linux programs take inspiration from Microsoft’s design because they’re the norm. When you think of a word processor you think of Word, same goes for all of Office 365 actually.

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            When you think of a word processor you think of Word.

            Only if you’re a cretin! The only thing one should envision when thinking of a word processor is WordPerfect 1.21a for the Apple IIgs!

            Envisioning Calligra Words is also acceptable.

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      For the average consumer, this would help Apple and Google out more than anything. People want what they know.

      On the more savvy user side and for gamers, this move would, potentially, help Linux adoption rates.

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        For the average consumer, this would help Apple and Google out more than anything. **People want what they know. **

        Exactly, which is why this will probably work, do you really think the average consumer that’s used to Windows is going to switch to Mac when they can just pay 5$/month instead? Lol

        As long as the price isn’t ridiculous like 50$/month or some shit, the average consumer is just going to pay it lolol