Comment on Microsoft is testing full-screen Microsoft 365 ads in Windows 11 for expired subscriptions

• FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Just an fyi - Windows 11 is free for all that most users need. You don’t need to activate Windows to use it unless you want to use a few of the more advanced features. It never locks you out or anything, you just can’t change your desktop wallpaper.

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  • chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I’m aware, but while it works with some features limited, it’s still Microsoft’s intention for you to purchase a license.

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    • FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      I honestly don’t think they care, otherwise they’d do what they used to which is make it not work without a license.

      The money isn’t in personal Windows licenses, it’s in people using their services and corporate. The more people using Windows the better for them, even if it’s free.

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