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Well actually it's never been Extortion
Though I remember Microsoft's CEO of the time a guy by the name of Bill Gates who said many years ago that he was envisioning all Microsoft's Products only being available on a Subscription Basis.
He used words like Cheaper for the user and better for us meaning Microsoft.
I didn't understand him then as I couldn't understand how a End User could pay less but the company get more money but I did very well understand that Microsoft expected to move to a Subscription Model of Business and was proceeding there as fast as they could.
May still be a bit early yet as ISP Connections and Data Use can be still quite high in places but if things continue the way that they are I can see the day when it will be the only option.
Personally I don't see it as Extortion but I'm sure that some Authorities will see it as Anticompetitive and act according to their current laws.
Col
He used words like Cheaper for the user and better for us meaning Microsoft.
I didn't understand him then as I couldn't understand how a End User could pay less but the company get more money but I did very well understand that Microsoft expected to move to a Subscription Model of Business and was proceeding there as fast as they could.
May still be a bit early yet as ISP Connections and Data Use can be still quite high in places but if things continue the way that they are I can see the day when it will be the only option.
Personally I don't see it as Extortion but I'm sure that some Authorities will see it as Anticompetitive and act according to their current laws.
Col
Moderator Posted by HAL 9000
1st Mar
