When Microsoft made the Windows as a Service pivot

Former Microsoft engineer calls the Windows of today 'a tool that's a bit of an adversary' Comment  Former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer has weighed in on why Microsoft moved from paid upgrades to Windows as a Service. As ever, the old adage applies – when the product is free, the product is probably you……

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When Microsoft made the Windows as a Service pivot

Former Microsoft engineer calls the Windows of today 'a tool that's a bit of an adversary'

Comment  Former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer has weighed in on why Microsoft moved from paid upgrades to Windows as a Service. As ever, the old adage applies – when the product is free, the product is probably you……