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On 11/17/2024 8:03 PM, shitv wrote:

> Joel wrote:
> 
>> ... but they sure are trying with Win11:
>>
>> https://deals.bleepingcomputer.com/sales/microsoft-windows-11-pro-6
>>
>> $18 for Pro, heh.
> 
> Essentially giving it away for free.  DumFSck used to call that
> "competing unfairly", until M$ started doing it.


Completely unfair competition, regardless of who does it.  But consumers 
benefit, so it's usually accepted.

Like I said before, I'd love to see the look on your gimpy face when 
your boss brings Joe GPL into your cube, says Joe will do your job for 
free, and you're fired and being escorted out right now.

The shitv blubbering would be epic.  Cope.



> Of course, M$ gets their payout later, by spying on you and selling
> your information.  Linux doesn't do that.

Neither does Microsoft, liar.