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'It's obvious that users are frustrated': consumer rights group accuses Microsoft of not providing a 'viable solution' for Windows 10 users who can't upgrade to Windows 11 (www.techradar.com)
submitted 6 days ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/tech@programming.dev
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  • Microsoft recently threw a lifeline to consumers, offering alternatives to paying $30 for extended support for Windows 10
  • Public Interest Research Group thinks this doesn't go far enough in terms of avoiding an impending e-waste calamity
  • The organization suggests Microsoft considers providing longer-term support for Windows 10, or relaxes the spec requirements for Windows 11
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[–] damnedfurry@lemmy.world -2 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Why did you jump from $30/year to $120-$240 a year? You seriously think Microsoft would just randomly quadruple (at least) the cost?

[–] grue@lemmy.world 16 points 6 days ago (2 children)

You seriously think they wouldn't, if they thought they could get away with it?

[–] damnedfurry@lemmy.world -3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

There is no world where the retail cost of a software product was literally quadrupled based purely on demand, lol.

Accept that it was a ridiculous exaggeration on your part.

The funniest part of this is that it's already ridiculous at the lowest end of the range you gave, but you went up to $240/year. "Oh yeah, if lots of people buy it, we'll just 8x the price, surely that won't torpedo the sales numbers".

[–] grue@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago

You should check usernames before replying.