[A]n INI configuration file in the Windows Canary channel, discovered by German website Deskmodder, includes references to a “Subscription Edition,” “Subscription Type,” and a “subscription status.”

  • henfredemars@infosec.pub
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    1 year ago

    You’re 100% correct. My previous employer was actively drawing up plans to eliminate Windows because of maintenance concerns. The systems they produce are used in manufacturing and will not have an internet connection which is becoming an increasing problem in Windows.

    A few years back, the last word was the future licensing model of Windows was incompatible with the business.