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Can Microsoft Really Convince People To Subscribe To Software?

Posted by timothy on from the file-formats-are-what-matter dept.

curtwoodward writes "For most consumers, monthly subscriptions are still something for magazines and cable TV. With Office 365, Microsoft is about to embark on a huge social experiment to see if they'll also pay that way for basic software. But in doing so, Microsoft has jacked up prices on its old fee structure to make subscriptions seem like a better deal. And that could really leave a bad impression with financially struggling consumers."

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  1. I've said it before. by click2005 · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you liked Microsoft Tax you're going to love Microsoft Rent.

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  2. Re:Why has the slashdot MS symbol changed? by daremonai · · Score: 5, Funny

    The old one got assimilated. Yes, corporate dronedom is even more powerful (or at least more stultifying) than the Borg.

  3. Re:Why has the slashdot MS symbol changed? by fuzzytv · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yeah, we want Borg Ballmer.

  4. Re:Why would a home user want Office? by Missing.Matter · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's a OK word processor, a mediocre but adequate spreadsheet

    With a shining endorsement like that, who wouldn't want to use it?

  5. Re:Why has the slashdot MS symbol changed? by CuteSteveJobs · · Score: 5, Funny

    I suggest we replace Bill's icon not with a generic suit, but with a chair.

    And we can replace Apple's logo with a generic law suit.

  6. Re:Why has the slashdot MS symbol changed? by The+Grim+Reefer · · Score: 3, Funny

    I suggest we replace Bill's icon not with a generic suit, but with a chair.

    As long as it's a flying chair, I'll second that.