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software as a disservice

Microsoft's absurd software subscription

Bill Gates has long dreamed of getting his customers to pay by the month, not by the shrinkwrapped box, for his software. As the Microsoft founder gets ready to depart, his company is just barely realizing his vision. But this is Microsoft, so they're doing it in the most asinine manner imaginable. Mary Jo Foley reports that Microsoft is testing a package of software and services, codenamed "Albany," for which consumers will pay a monthly fee. Sounds promising, until you dig into what Microsoft is actually offering. More »

8:40 AM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Owen Thomas
32,918 views, 44 comments

Latest by masterofmonkeys: Great post. But for us California natives, Albany is a suburban enclave just north of Berkeley, and not a watchword more »