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		neogodless on Nov 5, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Windows 10 PC will soon be 'junk' Windows 11 is an advertising platform to sell ongoing/subscription services. For consumers, Xbox Game Pass, OneDrive, Office 365 For businesses, Office 365, Azure, etc.

ToniCipriani on Nov 5, 2023 [–]

That started with Windows 10 actually, the moment they made it a free upgrade from 7/8/8.1.

I just installed Windows 10 on a VM and laptop, both are getting non-stop "suggestions" to "finish setting up my device" with Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

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