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> Likewise, Valve fears that Microsoft will eat their cake. MS could lock down their platform, and force all software sales through a store where they take a 30

> Likewise, Valve fears that Microsoft will eat their cake. MS could lock down their platform, and force all software sales through a store where they take a 30% cut, just like iOS and Android do already. This isn't theoretical, right? It was stated upfront as a plan for Windows 10 and it inspired Valve to invest in Linux/SteamOS/Steam Box ecosystem.

kbenson 8y ago
There are (were?) specific versions of windows that only allow software to be installed from the Microsoft store. Generally, the come on really low-end cheap laptops, with the note that it's for improved security (and I'm sure there's a discount on the cost of Windows, which is what makes it attractive to manufacturers).
- Phrodo_00 8y ago
  Wasn't that only for RT (ARM) versions?
  - int_19h 8y ago
    It's also Windows 10 S. However, the switch to restrict installation to Store only is now also available in other versions of Windows.
snvzz 8y ago
Refer to Windows 10 S/Windows 10 S mode[0]. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_10_editions#Discontinued_editions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_10_editions#Discontinu...
Zhyl 8y ago
It was Windows 8 at the time, but yes. [0] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18996377 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18996377