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I really like the language Microsoft is using regarding the EOL and ESU things. I mean when you think about it Microsoft is doing pretty much the same thing du
by brmgb 6y ago
I really like the language Microsoft is using regarding the EOL and ESU things.
I mean when you think about it Microsoft is doing pretty much the same thing during the two periods. It's just that past a certain point they are sure you would have moved on if you could and now they can price gouge you. It's a clever way to do pricing differenciation.
- wongarsu 6y agoMicrosoft would frame it as "after a certain point almost everyone has moved on and they feel safe to EOL it. But for a lot of money you can convince them to still make some updates for another few years". It's pretty clever no matter how you frame it. Deciders get a clear deadline, but once they inevitably run into the deadline completely unprepared they still have a way to get another three years transition period. Everyone is happy, and MS is a bit richer.