You can’t get rid of it, you can only hide it: Microsoft imposes controversial Windows Backup on users::Like it or not, the Windows Backup app installed in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is here to stay, with Microsoft calling it a “system component” that can’t be

  • Nindelofocho@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    coming soon: Monthly subscription to use windows with the justification that it uses an online service in order to work

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      1 year ago

      Probably an unpopular opinion, but I don’t see a problem with subscriptions for commercial software. Fixing bugs and security issues after release is an ongoing effort that costs money, so a one-time purchase isn’t really economically viable in the long run. I honestly wouldn’t feel comfortable using unmaintained software that might contain known but unfixed vulnerabilities.

      • letsgo@lemm.ee
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        1 year ago

        Have you checked how much money Microsoft have recently? Their current model doesn’t appear to be a problem for them.