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I like this example. A lot of people would prefer to use PowerPoint because they can still use their files and templates they made last year even if Microsoft doubles the price of Powerpoint, removes features, discontinues the product, or goes bankrupt.


Difficulty - Microsoft retroactively cancelling lifetime licenses.


Let them sue you if they want to.


They literally unlicense the product out from under you as part of windows update. You’re the one having to sue, unless you never connect your machine to the internet anyway.


Okay then pirate the software while the lawsuit carries out.

Or just pirate the software and let them sue you for pirating, which you will win since you have a license, even though the computer thinks you don't.


uh huh


I have seen many companies migrate to gsuite away from Microsoft. It's perfectly compatible with excel, word and PowerPoint files unless you use macros


Just nerds I think. I'm not seeing any evidence that people who want freedom from the cloud make up any sizeable market segment. Most corporations actually prefer the opposite - they prefer a monthly fee and continuous silent updates.




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