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by anothername12 589 days ago
I’m surprised Windows isn’t given away for free at this point.
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It kind of is for individuals. They don't bother punishing you too hard for pirating it anymore. I can't change my wallpaper unless I go legit? Oooo, I'm so scared!

Microsoft remembers Bill Gates's mantra that piracy at the individual level actually gets you an audience who will then sign on the dotted line once the big-money deals -- enterprise license contracts -- need to be made.