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Windows 12 May Require a Subscription (www.pcmag.com)
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[A]n INI configuration file in the Windows Canary channel, discovered by German website Deskmodder, includes references to a "Subscription Edition," "Subscription Type," and a "subscription status."

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[–] internet_peasant@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'd be down with Valve making a proprietary distribution of SteamOS that's easily installable, and works with other CPUs.

[–] dustyData@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Wasn't this the basic premise of SteamMachines?

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 year ago

Valve is planning on Making SteamOS available to install for regular Desktops at some point, though it has taken them awhile. In the meantime, Linux Mint is pretty terrific.