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> But when it's almost freely given away... If that's a problem it's one created by Microsoft themselves. They're the one that sets their license fees. Their e
by giantrobot 4y ago
> But when it's almost freely given away...
If that's a problem it's one created by Microsoft themselves. They're the one that sets their license fees. Their execs set stock guidance.
- MichaelZuo 4y agoWhat if they don't consider it a problem? Do you think there'll be any reasonable chance of change?
- vladvasiliu 4y agoPerhaps they figured they could rake in much more cash by giving the license away for free and charging someone else for showing ads.
- giantrobot 4y agoMicrosoft does not give their license away for free. OEMs pay for every PC they ship. The OEM licensing price is lower than the retail price but the PC buyer most assuredly paid for their copy of Windows. Microsoft just decided they needed to double dip. They make money on the front with licenses and subscriptions and on the back with advertising.
- vladvasiliu 4y agoThis was in response to another comment up the thread saying that the license is basically free since you can use it without activation with very few limitations (can't change the desktop background and such).
- giantrobot 4y agoThat has no bearing on the fact customers buying PCs paid for their Windows license.