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Microsoft wants $30 to let you keep using Windows 10 securely for another year (www.theverge.com)
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[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 15 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

Can I give them 50 dollars and not have to use windows at all?

[–] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 minutes ago

No because platform capitalism has capture tge software ecosystem and leverages you own human capital against you.

[–] tb_@lemmy.world 11 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Better yet: you don't have to pay Microsoft at all to make the switch!

[–] linearchaos@lemmy.world 3 points 1 hour ago

I'm really surprised they haven't managed to push Azure Linux into the fold. Release a desktop version, Find some way to make attractive for all those Windows 10 people ready to walk away. Then just slowly fold all the bullshit back in. They could even bring the gui completely Windows 10esque