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That would be an introduction to antitrust similar to Google experiencing it with making Android free. Continuing that thought, a free OS would hurt other (fre
by nashashmi 3y ago
That would be an introduction to antitrust similar to Google experiencing it with making Android free.
Continuing that thought, a free OS would hurt other (free) OS's, further hurting competition.
- adventured 3y agoIt wouldn't. You can already download and use Windows for free (without activating the product). Consumers, broadly, don't seem to be aware of this however and the vast majority of consumer PC builds are sold through large builders that have Windows install deals with Microsoft (so there's no point for most people to use a non-activated copy of Windows).
- tibbydudeza 3y agoAfaik Google gets a fee from the OEM for the play store/Google Apps.