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Free (Gratis) Version of Windows Could Be a Reality Soon

Posted by timothy on from the insert-coin-to-continue dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Microsoft is exploring whether to release a free version of Windows to increase the number of computers using the latest operating system. Currently the company seems to be testing a new version of the OS called 'Windows 8.1 with Bing', which will include Microsoft's key modern apps and services."

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  1. Just take the DRM out... by ArcadeNut · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Keep charging for Windows, but remove the Product Activation and "Genuine Advantage" crap. Then let the pirates go wild. People will Pirate it thinking they are getting something for Nothing, and those that still pay for Windows, will be gravy for you.

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  2. Re:Kinda funny by Lumpy · · Score: 4, Interesting

    " you can't just install linux as the ONLY OS for grandma and expect them to never call you back."

    Why? I did and it works so far.... she called back a couple of times and once she figured out that she really does not want to install "coupon Printer.exe" because that is what infected her computer last time.... All was good.

    She wanted to upgrade to something smaller, I got her a chrome book. All is happy and right in the world.

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