this post was submitted on 21 Oct 2023
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[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 9 points 11 months ago

Granted. It's 1995.

[–] AngryHippy@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Granted, but you have to watch an ad every time you open an app.

[–] alokir@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

We're almost there already, MS serves ads on the Windows lock screen and sometimes they sneakily install bloatware with updates, like Candy Crush and Titok. Having to watch ads before opening apps doesn't feel too far off.

[–] BigMoe@lemmy.zip 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Granted! Windows Desktop becomes so popular that it takes all 100% desktop market share! Microsoft takes the opportunity to begin requiring a Windows ‘subscription’ with the lowest plan being $60 a month with ads

[–] SayJess@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 11 months ago

All in all, not too bad of an ending.

[–] runeko@programming.dev 5 points 11 months ago

Granted ... you now live in 1995 ... forever.

[–] MisterNeon@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Granted. Office furniture with an opening glass panes become quite popular. The windows desktop is a must have for any up and coming management staff.

[–] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

Granted. Nothing changes.

[–] Web_Rand@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 months ago

Granted, everyone has their computers themed based on Windows.

[–] AdminWorker@lemmy.ca 0 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)