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The Ad-Supported Operating System

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the these-files-brought-to-you-by-pepsi dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The appearance of an ad-supported operating system is probably not that far off. This article takes a look at some of the finer points behind an OS which is financed with ad views, and more specifically the logic behind a free version of Windows which could make this a reality. There are a few issues which must be resolved first, but with Microsoft refining Windows Live and shifting some of their focus to advertising, many of the pieces seem to be falling into place."

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  1. I can't wait by grammar+fascist · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can't wait to have Explorer force me to view an ad for ten seconds before I can access the hard drive.

    Or play "Punch the Monkey!!!" on my task bar.

    No thanks. I've been sticking with Free Software lately because I like it better for research, but if this advertising crap ever happens, I might just become a convert to the philosophy.

    --
    I got my Linux laptop at System76.
  2. In The Future... by mac.convert · · Score: 5, Funny

    This Blue Screen of "Life" is sponsored by Blue Shield Health Insurance.

    --
    "Every time a bell rings, a Dell laptop bursts into flame."