On Sat, 30 Dec 2017 13:37:46 -0500, Mayayana wrote:

"mechanic" wrote

| Microsoft would like Windows to be a cloud OS, just so MSFT can
charge | you rent on your software.
|
| What's wrong with that? We are already used to a rental system on |
our cars (in the UK called Personal Contract Purchase or PCP). It's |
the way things are going.

?? Speak for yourself. I have only software that I
bought, wrote, or got for free. No monthly payments.
No ads. My pickup truck is scheduled to be paid off in 2 years.


Similar here - I own all the software and I havn't bought car on time
since 1968.