Microsoft Trademarks "Windows 365"

jones_supa writes The talks about a subscription-based Windows have begun again. With Windows 10 those ideas did not materialize in the way that many had speculated. Even though Microsoft has not fully detailed its Windows 10 pricing strategy, it is not believed that Microsoft is targeting an annual subscription charge for Windows at this time. However, it turns out that Microsoft has recently filed for a trademark for Windows 365, which adds a bit of fuel to the subscription based version of Windows. As of right now, Microsoft has only claimed this branding right, but as for what they will do with it, only time will tell. Deep inside the company, the idea is clearly still bubbling there.

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Leap years?

[Anonymous Coward]

... but what happens on a leap year? Will Windows be unusable on that day? I mean, more unusable than it already is.

leap years be damned!

[smoothnorman]

no windows for 2016 2020 2024 2028 2032 2036...

Re:leap years be damned!

[Qzukk]

You'll have the choice of paying extra for Windows 366 on those years, or else leaving your computer off for an entire day.

Planning a head

[Impy the Impiuos Imp]

"Windows 8 suxxxxxxs, what to do?"

"Windows 8.1 as a stopgap. And rush Windows 9 into production."

"No, we need to give the perception of totally abandoning 8. Skip 9 and call it 10."

"Might not be far enough. How about 360 like X-Box? Release in 2016."

"Nah sounds like a toy. How about Windows 365 -- The everyday computer for the everyman?"

"Everyperson."

"Ok, do it."

2016 rolls around. $2 billion in ads come out.

"Microsoft proudly introduces Windows 365! The everyday computer for the everyperson!"

"Oh my god."

"What?"

"2016 is a leap year."