Comment You guys are missing the point (Score 2, Insightful) 603
It's all about the money. Gates has been fuming for years that people sign up and pay for monthly services for ISP accounts, Cell Phones, etc... He wants that monthly revenue (remember back in the late 90's with "Software as a service"?). So he wants to convince someone to pay $15 per month for an OS, (or $150 per year which would be a 20% discount) Of course if you want to network or use MS word on a monthly basis that will be a little extra.
The bad part is that after M$ does it, everyone will want to do it from Virus protection to Media players, etc...
Show me the money!!
The bad part is that after M$ does it, everyone will want to do it from Virus protection to Media players, etc...
Show me the money!!
