Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sun 6th Apr 2008 09:38 UTC, submitted by Francis Kuntz
Ars analyses the concept of a modular Windows, and concludes: "Modularization - and the discriminatory pricing it permits - might appeal to accountants and economists. But it is bad for consumers, bad for Windows, and ultimately, bad for Microsoft. A modularized Windows, or worse still, a modularized subscription-based Windows, undermines the purpose and value of the Windows OS. If it comes to pass it will surely sound the death knell of the entire Windows platform."
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2005-07-06
I'm not a fan of this subscription based Windows.
Windows Product Activation is perfect for enforcing subscriptions but in my opinion its just opening the way for...
1. More activation issues. (For Windows XP I had to use the call centre to activate my legally bought retail copy of XP after a mother bored failing).
2. More expensive in the long run.
3. Why upgrade Windows when users will have to renew the subscription each year.
Why don't Microsoft take one of the following options...
1. Make windows cheaper and release a new version more often.
2. Make Windows free and charge for support.
Edited 2008-04-06 10:53 UTC