wow… OS Subcription-Based with AI?

you’ll own nothing, and you’ll be happy

I’m glad I already moved to Linux for 2 years

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    12 days ago

    It is a tough proposition without clarity on what happens to your data/log-in if your subscription expires. I’m sure this will be blessed as legal, but a line, subject to TOU shift, between subscription and ransomware is not one you should volunteer submission to.

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      12 days ago

      People will do it when there isn’t an alternative: if the cost of hardware stays high forever, and that requires configuration and upkeep (solid source of stable power aka a house or building access) then people without those things will find it more convenient to log into and use their phone/tablet as a terminal for a desktop as a service…

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        12 days ago

        Cloud office or even VPS is a bit of a different proposition when you have a local computer that can save important data. Windows 12 would be sold as your only PC (Personal emphasized). Cloud needs a separate local device too.

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            A local device with local storage can choose cloud computing while managing importance of local copies. It’s unclear if you will be able to log in to win12 when internet is down. A PC can be your only device, or at least your central device.