• moomoomoo309@programming.dev
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      1 year ago

      Oh no, the manufacturer of any computer with a windows license paid for it and passed that cost to you. You paid for it.

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      1 year ago

      Windows 11 Pro is $200. There are ways to get it cheaper, but that is what Microsoft charges for it…and they still collect a bunch of data and serve you a bunch of ads.

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        1 year ago

        I’m never touching Windows 11, but it’s… free. I’ve installed it on computers for folks upon request. You just use an activator and debloater.

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        1 year ago

        Microsoft doesn’t serve you anything and doesn’t collect anything.