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Piracy. The consumer versions are filled with ads because most people don't pay for them.
by glitchc 10mo ago
Piracy. The consumer versions are filled with ads because most people don't pay for them.
- charlie-83 10mo agoIs this really the case? I feel like most windows users just bought a laptop with Windows already on it. Even if all home users were running pirated versions they would still become entrenched in the world of Windows/Office which would then lead to enterprise sales.
- glitchc 10mo ago> Is this really the case? I feel like most windows users just bought a laptop with Windows already on it. This is largely true in North America, UK and AUS/NZ, less true in Europe, a mixed bag in the Middle East and mostly untrue everywhere else.
- warmwaffles 10mo agoIf you were able to wave a magic wand today and remove piracy, Microsoft would not remove ads.