Windows 10: Windows 10 subscriptions aren't happening. Here's why

Well not really. They could just completely stop selling perpetual licenses. You would buy a new OEM machine with only a trial version of Windows and have to get the subscription or use some other OS.

I'm not saying they would (it would be an odd thing to do if you want to grow/retain market share) but they certainly could if they felt like it was a good idea.

 

Hi there

slightly OT - but since "Locking Phones" is now illegal in Europe it really makes ZERO sense to purchase a monthly phone subscription --you are Much better off with some decent pay as you go plans -- typical subscriptions on phones cost MORE than an upfront payment after about 10 - 14 months - and you might also be able tp source the phone cheaper.Sim cards can be used in all phones now irrespextive of Operator. When you needed to upgrade a phone every year there might have been some sense in a monthly subscription - but now it doesn't really make sense any more - especially if decent wifi is universally available. With Wifi you don't need to use "Data plans" on the phone !!!! that is still usually HIDEOUSLY overpriced - especially with rediculous monthly usage like 500MB or 1 GB. Use the Wifi on your hanset - it's usually free.

Cheers
jimbo