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That is the whole point. They're squeezing the users they don't give a shit about. But personal users almost never buy Windows licenses from Microsoft I'd bet. So what if they switch away? And how are they or their kids going to play Fortnite or League after switching?
The money for Windows non-Enterprise is made with OEM deals. They probably wouldn't even notice if nobody bought personal licenses anymore. Might as well make actual money from selling data about them.
Enterprise is a different story, once you squeeze too hard, companies will find ways to replace you; they are somewhat resilient to pain, but it does have limits.
Fortnite is probably going to be played on console in that case, and League had a Mac port for a while but I don't know if it's supported anymore after the switch to Apple Silicon.
I think an Apple machine will set you back slightly more than a League capable Windows 11 machine
Like 99% of laptops and desktops sold come with a Windows Home license. Those are OEM deals but they’re also screwing those customers
Yeah, this wasn't about whether they're screwing the customers - they are - but about whether this has any negative financial implications for them